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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.39, 1,138.86 and 592.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.39, 1,138.86 and 592.92 is: 818.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.39 : 1,138.86 = 592.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.39/1,138.86 = 592.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.39x = 1,138.86 × 592.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.39x = 675,252.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,252.87/825.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.10

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