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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.28, 1,138.92 and 476.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.28, 1,138.92 and 476.08 is: 657.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.28 : 1,138.92 = 476.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.28/1,138.92 = 476.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.28x = 1,138.92 × 476.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.28x = 542,217.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,217.03/825.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.01

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