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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825, 1,138.58 and 514.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825, 1,138.58 and 514.44 is: 709.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825 : 1,138.58 = 514.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825/1,138.58 = 514.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825x = 1,138.58 × 514.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825x = 585,731.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,731.10/825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.98

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