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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.36, 1,139.02 and 531.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.36, 1,139.02 and 531.20 is: 733.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.36 : 1,139.02 = 531.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.36/1,139.02 = 531.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.36x = 1,139.02 × 531.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.36x = 605,047.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,047.42/825.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.07

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