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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.77, 1,138.35 and 628.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.77, 1,138.35 and 628.94 is: 867.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.77 : 1,138.35 = 628.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.77/1,138.35 = 628.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.77x = 1,138.35 × 628.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.77x = 715,948.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,948.16/825.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.01

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