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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.10, 1,136.70 and 575.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.10, 1,136.70 and 575.97 is: 793.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.10 : 1,136.70 = 575.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.10/1,136.70 = 575.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.10x = 1,136.70 × 575.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.10x = 654,705.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,705.10/825.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.49

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