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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.32, 1,138.20 and 530.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.32, 1,138.20 and 530.48 is: 731.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.32 : 1,138.20 = 530.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.32/1,138.20 = 530.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.32x = 1,138.20 × 530.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.32x = 603,786.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,786.65/825.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.58

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