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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.42, 1,137.13 and 576.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.42, 1,137.13 and 576.29 is: 793.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.42 : 1,137.13 = 576.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.42/1,137.13 = 576.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.42x = 1,137.13 × 576.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.42x = 655,316.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,316.65/825.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.92

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