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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.52, 1,134.54 and 625.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.52, 1,134.54 and 625.50 is: 863.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.52 : 1,134.54 = 625.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.52/1,134.54 = 625.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.52x = 1,134.54 × 625.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.52x = 709,654.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,654.77/821.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.83

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