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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.65, 1,138.83 and 510.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.65, 1,138.83 and 510.67 is: 704.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.65 : 1,138.83 = 510.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.65/1,138.83 = 510.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.65x = 1,138.83 × 510.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.65x = 581,566.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,566.32/825.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.37

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