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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.33, 1,138.97 and 471.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.33, 1,138.97 and 471.33 is: 650.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.33 : 1,138.97 = 471.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.33/1,138.97 = 471.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.33x = 1,138.97 × 471.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.33x = 536,830.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,830.73/825.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.44

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