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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.47, 1,235.84 and 522.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.47, 1,235.84 and 522.33 is: 720.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.47 : 1,235.84 = 522.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.47/1,235.84 = 522.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.47x = 1,235.84 × 522.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.47x = 645,513.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,513.70/895.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.87

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