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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.55, 1,137.30 and 576.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.55, 1,137.30 and 576.41 is: 794.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.55 : 1,137.30 = 576.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.55/1,137.30 = 576.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.55x = 1,137.30 × 576.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.55x = 655,551.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,551.09/825.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.08

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