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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.41, 1,136.99 and 628.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.41, 1,136.99 and 628.58 is: 865.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.41 : 1,136.99 = 628.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.41/1,136.99 = 628.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.41x = 1,136.99 × 628.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.41x = 714,693.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,693.59/825.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.86

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