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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.04, 1,138.56 and 493.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.04, 1,138.56 and 493.48 is: 681.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.04 : 1,138.56 = 493.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.04/1,138.56 = 493.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.04x = 1,138.56 × 493.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.04x = 561,856.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,856.59/825.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.01

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