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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.04, 1,138.78 and 510.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.04, 1,138.78 and 510.58 is: 704.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.04 : 1,138.78 = 510.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.04/1,138.78 = 510.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.04x = 1,138.78 × 510.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.04x = 581,438.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,438.29/825.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.74

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