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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.38, 1,138.98 and 452.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.38, 1,138.98 and 452.34 is: 624.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.38 : 1,138.98 = 452.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.38/1,138.98 = 452.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.38x = 1,138.98 × 452.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.38x = 515,206.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,206.21/825.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.21

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