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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.37, 1,235.64 and 541.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.37, 1,235.64 and 541.22 is: 746.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.37 : 1,235.64 = 541.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.37/1,235.64 = 541.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.37x = 1,235.64 × 541.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.37x = 668,757.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,757.18/895.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.91

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