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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.06, 1,138.59 and 475.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.06, 1,138.59 and 475.75 is: 656.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.06 : 1,138.59 = 475.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.06/1,138.59 = 475.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.06x = 1,138.59 × 475.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.06x = 541,684.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,684.19/825.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.54

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