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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.39, 1,138.98 and 452.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.39, 1,138.98 and 452.37 is: 624.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.39 : 1,138.98 = 452.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.39/1,138.98 = 452.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.39x = 1,138.98 × 452.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.39x = 515,240.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,240.38/825.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.24

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