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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.14, 1,138.72 and 475.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.14, 1,138.72 and 475.86 is: 656.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.14 : 1,138.72 = 475.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.14/1,138.72 = 475.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.14x = 1,138.72 × 475.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.14x = 541,871.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,871.30/825.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.70

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