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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.24, 1,138.71 and 493.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.24, 1,138.71 and 493.59 is: 681.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.24 : 1,138.71 = 493.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.24/1,138.71 = 493.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.24x = 1,138.71 × 493.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.24x = 562,059.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,059.21/825.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.09

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