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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.50, 1,138.95 and 531.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.50, 1,138.95 and 531.16 is: 732.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.50 : 1,138.95 = 531.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.50/1,138.95 = 531.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.50x = 1,138.95 × 531.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.50x = 604,961.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,961.83/825.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.84

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