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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.22, 1,235.42 and 522.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.22, 1,235.42 and 522.32 is: 720.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.22 : 1,235.42 = 522.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.22/1,235.42 = 522.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.22x = 1,235.42 × 522.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.22x = 645,284.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,284.57/895.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.81

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