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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.09, 1,138.16 and 576.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.09, 1,138.16 and 576.63 is: 795.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.09 : 1,138.16 = 576.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.09/1,138.16 = 576.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.09x = 1,138.16 × 576.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.09x = 656,294.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,294.32/825.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.42

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