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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.22, 1,137.60 and 576.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.22, 1,137.60 and 576.16 is: 794.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.22 : 1,137.60 = 576.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.22/1,137.60 = 576.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.22x = 1,137.60 × 576.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.22x = 655,439.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,439.62/825.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.26

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