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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.18, 1,138.96 and 471.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.18, 1,138.96 and 471.30 is: 650.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.18 : 1,138.96 = 471.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.18/1,138.96 = 471.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.18x = 1,138.96 × 471.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.18x = 536,791.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,791.85/825.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.51

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