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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.78, 1,138.94 and 577.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.78, 1,138.94 and 577.02 is: 795.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.78 : 1,138.94 = 577.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.78/1,138.94 = 577.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.78x = 1,138.94 × 577.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.78x = 657,191.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,191.16/825.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.84

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