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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.21, 1,138.19 and 576.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.21, 1,138.19 and 576.81 is: 795.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.21 : 1,138.19 = 576.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.21/1,138.19 = 576.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.21x = 1,138.19 × 576.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.21x = 656,516.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,516.49/825.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.58

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