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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.19, 1,235.22 and 522.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.19, 1,235.22 and 522.11 is: 720.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.19 : 1,235.22 = 522.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.19/1,235.22 = 522.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.19x = 1,235.22 × 522.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.19x = 644,914.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,914.54/895.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.43

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