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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.25, 1,235.21 and 541.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.25, 1,235.21 and 541.37 is: 746.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.25 : 1,235.21 = 541.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.25/1,235.21 = 541.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.25x = 1,235.21 × 541.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.25x = 668,705.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,705.64/895.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.95

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