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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.25, 1,139.62 and 531.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.25, 1,139.62 and 531.03 is: 733.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.25 : 1,139.62 = 531.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.25/1,139.62 = 531.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.25x = 1,139.62 × 531.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.25x = 605,172.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,172.41/825.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.32

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