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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.97, 1,140.06 and 472.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.97, 1,140.06 and 472.08 is: 651.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.97 : 1,140.06 = 472.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.97/1,140.06 = 472.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.97x = 1,140.06 × 472.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.97x = 538,197.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,197.75/825.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.60

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