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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.39, 1,138.96 and 604.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.39, 1,138.96 and 604.46 is: 834.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.39 : 1,138.96 = 604.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.39/1,138.96 = 604.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.39x = 1,138.96 × 604.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.39x = 688,459.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,459.36/825.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.10

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