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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.64, 1,138.51 and 530.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.64, 1,138.51 and 530.66 is: 731.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.64 : 1,138.51 = 530.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.64/1,138.51 = 530.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.64x = 1,138.51 × 530.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.64x = 604,161.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,161.72/825.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.75

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