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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.08, 1,138.50 and 475.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.08, 1,138.50 and 475.79 is: 656.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.08 : 1,138.50 = 475.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.08/1,138.50 = 475.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.08x = 1,138.50 × 475.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.08x = 541,681.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,681.22/825.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.52

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