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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.10, 1,138.46 and 475.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.10, 1,138.46 and 475.72 is: 656.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.10 : 1,138.46 = 475.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.10/1,138.46 = 475.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.10x = 1,138.46 × 475.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.10x = 541,588.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,588.19/825.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.39

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