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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.03, 1,138.46 and 470.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.03, 1,138.46 and 470.93 is: 649.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.03 : 1,138.46 = 470.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.03/1,138.46 = 470.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.03x = 1,138.46 × 470.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.03x = 536,126.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,126.92/825.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.83

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