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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.19, 1,235.50 and 536.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.19, 1,235.50 and 536.24 is: 740.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.19 : 1,235.50 = 536.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.19/1,235.50 = 536.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.19x = 1,235.50 × 536.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.19x = 662,526.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,526.27/895.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.10

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