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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.13, 1,138.78 and 493.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.13, 1,138.78 and 493.74 is: 681.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.13 : 1,138.78 = 493.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.13/1,138.78 = 493.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.13x = 1,138.78 × 493.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.13x = 562,255.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,255.54/825.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.41

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