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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.29, 1,235.43 and 522.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.29, 1,235.43 and 522.24 is: 720.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.29 : 1,235.43 = 522.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.29/1,235.43 = 522.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.29x = 1,235.43 × 522.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.29x = 645,190.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,190.96/895.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.65

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