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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.01, 1,138.38 and 475.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.01, 1,138.38 and 475.63 is: 656.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.01 : 1,138.38 = 475.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.01/1,138.38 = 475.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.01x = 1,138.38 × 475.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.01x = 541,447.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,447.68/825.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.29

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