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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.18, 1,138.71 and 452.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.18, 1,138.71 and 452.17 is: 623.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.18 : 1,138.71 = 452.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.18/1,138.71 = 452.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.18x = 1,138.71 × 452.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.18x = 514,890.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,890.50/825.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.97

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