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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.35, 1,138.70 and 589.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.35, 1,138.70 and 589.32 is: 813.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.35 : 1,138.70 = 589.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.35/1,138.70 = 589.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.35x = 1,138.70 × 589.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.35x = 671,055.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,055.74/825.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.06

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