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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.24, 1,235.22 and 522.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.24, 1,235.22 and 522.16 is: 720.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.24 : 1,235.22 = 522.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.24/1,235.22 = 522.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.24x = 1,235.22 × 522.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.24x = 644,982.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,982.48/895.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.46

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