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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.21, 1,138.58 and 530.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.21, 1,138.58 and 530.87 is: 732.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.21 : 1,138.58 = 530.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.21/1,138.58 = 530.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.21x = 1,138.58 × 530.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.21x = 604,433.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,433.60/825.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.46

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