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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.41, 1,235.46 and 522.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.41, 1,235.46 and 522.24 is: 720.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.41 : 1,235.46 = 522.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.41/1,235.46 = 522.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.41x = 1,235.46 × 522.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.41x = 645,206.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,206.63/895.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.57

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