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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.29, 1,138.90 and 452.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.29, 1,138.90 and 452.30 is: 624.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.29 : 1,138.90 = 452.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.29/1,138.90 = 452.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.29x = 1,138.90 × 452.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.29x = 515,123.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,123.61/825.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.18

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