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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.12, 1,138.68 and 475.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.12, 1,138.68 and 475.82 is: 656.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.12 : 1,138.68 = 475.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.12/1,138.68 = 475.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.12x = 1,138.68 × 475.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.12x = 541,806.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,806.72/825.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.64

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