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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.82, 1,140 and 531.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.82, 1,140 and 531.25 is: 733.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.82 : 1,140 = 531.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.82/1,140 = 531.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.82x = 1,140 × 531.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.82x = 605,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,625/825.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.36

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