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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.32, 1,137.74 and 628.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.32, 1,137.74 and 628.50 is: 866.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.32 : 1,137.74 = 628.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.32/1,137.74 = 628.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.32x = 1,137.74 × 628.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.32x = 715,069.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,069.59/825.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.41

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