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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.09, 1,139.34 and 576.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.09, 1,139.34 and 576.90 is: 796.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.09 : 1,139.34 = 576.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.09/1,139.34 = 576.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.09x = 1,139.34 × 576.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.09x = 657,285.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,285.25/825.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.62

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