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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.63, 1,235.85 and 522.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.63, 1,235.85 and 522.58 is: 721.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.63 : 1,235.85 = 522.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.63/1,235.85 = 522.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.63x = 1,235.85 × 522.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.63x = 645,830.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,830.49/895.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.09

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