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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.31, 1,138.96 and 452.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.31, 1,138.96 and 452.32 is: 624.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.31 : 1,138.96 = 452.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.31/1,138.96 = 452.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.31x = 1,138.96 × 452.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.31x = 515,169.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,169.56/825.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.22

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