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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.33, 1,138.91 and 452.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.33, 1,138.91 and 452.30 is: 624.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.33 : 1,138.91 = 452.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.33/1,138.91 = 452.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.33x = 1,138.91 × 452.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.33x = 515,123.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,123.30/825.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.15

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