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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.63, 1,138.87 and 545.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.63, 1,138.87 and 545.87 is: 752.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.63 : 1,138.87 = 545.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.63/1,138.87 = 545.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.63x = 1,138.87 × 545.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.63x = 621,674.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,674.97/825.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.97

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