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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.06, 1,138.10 and 475.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.06, 1,138.10 and 475.50 is: 655.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.06 : 1,138.10 = 475.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.06/1,138.10 = 475.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.06x = 1,138.10 × 475.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.06x = 541,164.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,164.17/825.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.91

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