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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.01, 1,138.52 and 530.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.01, 1,138.52 and 530.37 is: 731.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.01 : 1,138.52 = 530.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.01/1,138.52 = 530.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.01x = 1,138.52 × 530.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.01x = 603,838.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,838.18/825.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.92

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