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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.36, 1,235.62 and 522.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.36, 1,235.62 and 522.28 is: 720.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.36 : 1,235.62 = 522.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.36/1,235.62 = 522.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.36x = 1,235.62 × 522.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.36x = 645,333.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,333.44/895.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.76

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