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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.63, 1,137.72 and 589.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.63, 1,137.72 and 589.16 is: 811.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.63 : 1,137.72 = 589.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.63/1,137.72 = 589.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.63x = 1,137.72 × 589.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.63x = 670,299.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,299.12/825.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.86

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