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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.22, 1,138.39 and 526.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.22, 1,138.39 and 526.39 is: 726.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.22 : 1,138.39 = 526.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.22/1,138.39 = 526.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.22x = 1,138.39 × 526.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.22x = 599,237.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,237.11/825.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.15

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