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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.27, 1,138.84 and 493.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.27, 1,138.84 and 493.52 is: 681.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.27 : 1,138.84 = 493.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.27/1,138.84 = 493.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.27x = 1,138.84 × 493.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.27x = 562,037.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,037.66/825.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.04

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