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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.04, 1,138.52 and 452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.04, 1,138.52 and 452 is: 623.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.04 : 1,138.52 = 452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.04/1,138.52 = 452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.04x = 1,138.52 × 452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.04x = 514,608.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,608.78/825.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.74

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