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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.14, 1,138.71 and 475.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.14, 1,138.71 and 475.85 is: 656.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.14 : 1,138.71 = 475.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.14/1,138.71 = 475.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.14x = 1,138.71 × 475.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.14x = 541,855.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,855.15/825.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.68

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