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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.12, 1,138.73 and 530.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.12, 1,138.73 and 530.18 is: 731.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.12 : 1,138.73 = 530.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.12/1,138.73 = 530.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.12x = 1,138.73 × 530.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.12x = 603,727.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,727.80/825.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.68

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