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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.32, 1,139.62 and 514.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.32, 1,139.62 and 514.92 is: 711.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.32 : 1,139.62 = 514.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.32/1,139.62 = 514.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.32x = 1,139.62 × 514.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.32x = 586,813.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,813.13/825.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.01

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