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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.36, 1,138.56 and 515.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.36, 1,138.56 and 515.04 is: 710.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.36 : 1,138.56 = 515.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.36/1,138.56 = 515.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.36x = 1,138.56 × 515.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.36x = 586,403.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,403.94/825.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.48

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