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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.10, 1,138.59 and 475.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.10, 1,138.59 and 475.79 is: 656.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.10 : 1,138.59 = 475.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.10/1,138.59 = 475.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.10x = 1,138.59 × 475.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.10x = 541,724.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,724.04/825.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.56

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