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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.45, 1,235.50 and 522.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.45, 1,235.50 and 522.23 is: 720.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.45 : 1,235.50 = 522.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.45/1,235.50 = 522.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.45x = 1,235.50 × 522.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.45x = 645,215.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,215.17/895.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.55

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