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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.29, 1,139.03 and 526.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.29, 1,139.03 and 526.67 is: 726.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.29 : 1,139.03 = 526.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.29/1,139.03 = 526.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.29x = 1,139.03 × 526.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.29x = 599,888.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,888.22/825.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.88

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