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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.49, 1,235.75 and 522.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.49, 1,235.75 and 522.48 is: 721.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.49 : 1,235.75 = 522.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.49/1,235.75 = 522.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.49x = 1,235.75 × 522.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.49x = 645,652.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,652.05/895.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.01

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