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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.22, 1,138.48 and 530.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.22, 1,138.48 and 530.65 is: 732.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.22 : 1,138.48 = 530.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.22/1,138.48 = 530.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.22x = 1,138.48 × 530.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.22x = 604,134.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,134.41/825.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.09

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