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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.13, 1,138.71 and 545.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.13, 1,138.71 and 545.86 is: 753.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.13 : 1,138.71 = 545.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.13/1,138.71 = 545.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.13x = 1,138.71 × 545.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.13x = 621,576.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,576.24/825.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.31

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