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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.74, 1,235.60 and 522.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.74, 1,235.60 and 522.67 is: 720.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.74 : 1,235.60 = 522.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.74/1,235.60 = 522.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.74x = 1,235.60 × 522.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.74x = 645,811.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,811.05/895.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.98

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