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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.15, 1,138.87 and 545.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.15, 1,138.87 and 545.40 is: 752.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.15 : 1,138.87 = 545.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.15/1,138.87 = 545.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.15x = 1,138.87 × 545.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.15x = 621,139.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,139.70/825.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.76

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