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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.08, 1,138.58 and 471.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.08, 1,138.58 and 471.02 is: 649.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.08 : 1,138.58 = 471.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.08/1,138.58 = 471.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.08x = 1,138.58 × 471.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.08x = 536,285.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,285.90/825.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.98

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