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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.07, 1,138.59 and 452.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.07, 1,138.59 and 452.07 is: 623.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.07 : 1,138.59 = 452.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.07/1,138.59 = 452.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.07x = 1,138.59 × 452.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.07x = 514,722.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,722.38/825.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.85

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