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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.22, 1,139.43 and 531.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.22, 1,139.43 and 531.01 is: 733.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.22 : 1,139.43 = 531.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.22/1,139.43 = 531.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.22x = 1,139.43 × 531.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.22x = 605,048.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,048.72/825.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.20

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