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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.11, 1,138.65 and 493.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.11, 1,138.65 and 493.52 is: 681.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.11 : 1,138.65 = 493.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.11/1,138.65 = 493.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.11x = 1,138.65 × 493.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.11x = 561,946.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,946.55/825.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.06

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