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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.34, 1,138.83 and 531.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.34, 1,138.83 and 531.01 is: 732.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.34 : 1,138.83 = 531.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.34/1,138.83 = 531.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.34x = 1,138.83 × 531.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.34x = 604,723.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,723.14/825.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.70

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