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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.58, 1,235.73 and 522.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.58, 1,235.73 and 522.50 is: 720.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.58 : 1,235.73 = 522.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.58/1,235.73 = 522.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.58x = 1,235.73 × 522.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.58x = 645,668.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,668.93/895.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.95

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