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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.96, 1,138.62 and 511.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.96, 1,138.62 and 511.02 is: 704.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.96 : 1,138.62 = 511.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.96/1,138.62 = 511.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.96x = 1,138.62 × 511.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.96x = 581,857.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,857.59/825.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.46

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