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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.12, 1,138.19 and 510.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.12, 1,138.19 and 510.44 is: 704.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.12 : 1,138.19 = 510.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.12/1,138.19 = 510.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.12x = 1,138.19 × 510.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.12x = 580,969.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,969.46/825.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.10

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