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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.51, 1,235.65 and 522.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.51, 1,235.65 and 522.51 is: 720.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.51 : 1,235.65 = 522.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.51/1,235.65 = 522.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.51x = 1,235.65 × 522.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.51x = 645,639.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,639.48/895.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.97

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