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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.28, 1,138.88 and 452.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.28, 1,138.88 and 452.26 is: 624.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.28 : 1,138.88 = 452.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.28/1,138.88 = 452.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.28x = 1,138.88 × 452.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.28x = 515,064.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,064.17/825.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.11

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