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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.44, 1,138.59 and 628.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.44, 1,138.59 and 628.61 is: 867.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.44 : 1,138.59 = 628.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.44/1,138.59 = 628.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.44x = 1,138.59 × 628.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.44x = 715,723.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,723.37/825.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.09

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