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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.56, 1,138.56 and 604.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.56, 1,138.56 and 604.46 is: 833.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.56 : 1,138.56 = 604.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.56/1,138.56 = 604.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.56x = 1,138.56 × 604.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.56x = 688,213.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,213.98/825.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.63

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