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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.32, 1,139.10 and 530.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.32, 1,139.10 and 530.96 is: 732.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.32 : 1,139.10 = 530.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.32/1,139.10 = 530.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.32x = 1,139.10 × 530.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.32x = 604,816.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,816.54/825.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.83

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