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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.30, 1,138.39 and 510.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.30, 1,138.39 and 510.66 is: 704.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.30 : 1,138.39 = 510.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.30/1,138.39 = 510.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.30x = 1,138.39 × 510.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.30x = 581,330.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,330.24/825.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.39

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