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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.20, 1,138.78 and 452.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.20, 1,138.78 and 452.21 is: 624.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.20 : 1,138.78 = 452.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.20/1,138.78 = 452.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.20x = 1,138.78 × 452.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.20x = 514,962.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,962.01/825.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.04

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