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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.36, 1,138.68 and 510.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.36, 1,138.68 and 510.54 is: 704.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.36 : 1,138.68 = 510.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.36/1,138.68 = 510.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.36x = 1,138.68 × 510.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.36x = 581,341.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,341.69/825.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.35

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