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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.35, 1,139.45 and 545.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.35, 1,139.45 and 545.50 is: 753.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.35 : 1,139.45 = 545.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.35/1,139.45 = 545.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.35x = 1,139.45 × 545.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.35x = 621,564.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,564.28/825.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.09

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