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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.14, 1,235.34 and 522.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.14, 1,235.34 and 522.11 is: 720.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.14 : 1,235.34 = 522.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.14/1,235.34 = 522.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.14x = 1,235.34 × 522.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.14x = 644,986.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,986.46/895.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.54

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