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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.20, 1,138.77 and 452.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.20, 1,138.77 and 452.19 is: 624.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.20 : 1,138.77 = 452.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.20/1,138.77 = 452.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.20x = 1,138.77 × 452.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.20x = 514,940.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,940.41/825.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.02

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