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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.42, 1,235.46 and 522.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.42, 1,235.46 and 522.18 is: 720.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.42 : 1,235.46 = 522.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.42/1,235.46 = 522.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.42x = 1,235.46 × 522.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.42x = 645,132.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,132.50/895.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.48

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