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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.82, 1,138.45 and 510.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.82, 1,138.45 and 510.90 is: 704.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.82 : 1,138.45 = 510.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.82/1,138.45 = 510.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.82x = 1,138.45 × 510.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.82x = 581,634.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,634.11/825.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.31

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