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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.59, 1,235.99 and 522.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.59, 1,235.99 and 522.52 is: 721.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.59 : 1,235.99 = 522.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.59/1,235.99 = 522.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.59x = 1,235.99 × 522.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.59x = 645,827.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,827.71/895.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.12

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