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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825, 1,138.50 and 475.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825, 1,138.50 and 475.69 is: 656.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825 : 1,138.50 = 475.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825/1,138.50 = 475.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825x = 1,138.50 × 475.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825x = 541,570.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,570.22/825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.45

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