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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.33, 1,235.44 and 522.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.33, 1,235.44 and 522.22 is: 720.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.33 : 1,235.44 = 522.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.33/1,235.44 = 522.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.33x = 1,235.44 × 522.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.33x = 645,171.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,171.48/895.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.60

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