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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.02, 1,138.51 and 452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.02, 1,138.51 and 452 is: 623.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.02 : 1,138.51 = 452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.02/1,138.51 = 452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.02x = 1,138.51 × 452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.02x = 514,606.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,606.52/825.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.75

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