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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.58, 1,138.10 and 628.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.58, 1,138.10 and 628.74 is: 866.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.58 : 1,138.10 = 628.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.58/1,138.10 = 628.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.58x = 1,138.10 × 628.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.58x = 715,568.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,568.99/825.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.75

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