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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.99, 1,138.22 and 589.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.99, 1,138.22 and 589.52 is: 812.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.99 : 1,138.22 = 589.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.99/1,138.22 = 589.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.99x = 1,138.22 × 589.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.99x = 671,007.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,007.77/825.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.37

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