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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.12, 1,139.16 and 515.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.12, 1,139.16 and 515.04 is: 711.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.12 : 1,139.16 = 515.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.12/1,139.16 = 515.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.12x = 1,139.16 × 515.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.12x = 586,712.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,712.97/825.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.06

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