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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.52, 1,138.01 and 628.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.52, 1,138.01 and 628.69 is: 866.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.52 : 1,138.01 = 628.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.52/1,138.01 = 628.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.52x = 1,138.01 × 628.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.52x = 715,446.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,446.67/825.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.67

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