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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.40, 1,138.25 and 526.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.40, 1,138.25 and 526.55 is: 726.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.40 : 1,138.25 = 526.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.40/1,138.25 = 526.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.40x = 1,138.25 × 526.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.40x = 599,345.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,345.54/825.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.13

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