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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.32, 1,235.67 and 522.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.32, 1,235.67 and 522.33 is: 720.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.32 : 1,235.67 = 522.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.32/1,235.67 = 522.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.32x = 1,235.67 × 522.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.32x = 645,427.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,427.51/895.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.89

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