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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.26, 1,138.83 and 452.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.26, 1,138.83 and 452.23 is: 624.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.26 : 1,138.83 = 452.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.26/1,138.83 = 452.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.26x = 1,138.83 × 452.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.26x = 515,013.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,013.09/825.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.06

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