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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.94, 1,235.97 and 522.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.94, 1,235.97 and 522.83 is: 721.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.94 : 1,235.97 = 522.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.94/1,235.97 = 522.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.94x = 1,235.97 × 522.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.94x = 646,202.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,202.20/895.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.26

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