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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.69, 1,138.61 and 576.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.69, 1,138.61 and 576.92 is: 795.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.69 : 1,138.61 = 576.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.69/1,138.61 = 576.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.69x = 1,138.61 × 576.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.69x = 656,887.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,887.92/825.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.56

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