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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.14, 1,139.22 and 638.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.14, 1,139.22 and 638.30 is: 881.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.14 : 1,139.22 = 638.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.14/1,139.22 = 638.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.14x = 1,139.22 × 638.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.14x = 727,158.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,158.43/825.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.26

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