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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.11, 1,138.61 and 475.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.11, 1,138.61 and 475.79 is: 656.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.11 : 1,138.61 = 475.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.11/1,138.61 = 475.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.11x = 1,138.61 × 475.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.11x = 541,743.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,743.29/825.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.57

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