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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.08, 1,138.44 and 601.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.08, 1,138.44 and 601.37 is: 829.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.08 : 1,138.44 = 601.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.08/1,138.44 = 601.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.08x = 1,138.44 × 601.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.08x = 684,617.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,617.97/825.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.76

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