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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.30, 1,235.24 and 522.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.30, 1,235.24 and 522.03 is: 720.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.30 : 1,235.24 = 522.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.30/1,235.24 = 522.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.30x = 1,235.24 × 522.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.30x = 644,833.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,833.85/895.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.24

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