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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.17, 1,235.37 and 522.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.17, 1,235.37 and 522.09 is: 720.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.17 : 1,235.37 = 522.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.17/1,235.37 = 522.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.17x = 1,235.37 × 522.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.17x = 644,971.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,971.71/895.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.50

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