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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.84, 1,236.32 and 522.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.84, 1,236.32 and 522.72 is: 721.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.84 : 1,236.32 = 522.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.84/1,236.32 = 522.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.84x = 1,236.32 × 522.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.84x = 646,249.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,249.19/895.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.39

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