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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.95, 1,138.64 and 511.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.95, 1,138.64 and 511.01 is: 704.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.95 : 1,138.64 = 511.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.95/1,138.64 = 511.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.95x = 1,138.64 × 511.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.95x = 581,848.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,848.18/825.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.46

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