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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.10, 1,138.60 and 471.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.10, 1,138.60 and 471.04 is: 650.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.10 : 1,138.60 = 471.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.10/1,138.60 = 471.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.10x = 1,138.60 × 471.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.10x = 536,326.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,326.14/825.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.01

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