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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.21, 1,235.37 and 522.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.21, 1,235.37 and 522.25 is: 720.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.21 : 1,235.37 = 522.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.21/1,235.37 = 522.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.21x = 1,235.37 × 522.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.21x = 645,171.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,171.98/895.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.69

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