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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.37, 1,139.00 and 452.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.37, 1,139.00 and 452.35 is: 624.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.37 : 1,139.00 = 452.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.37/1,139.00 = 452.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.37x = 1,139.00 × 452.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.37x = 515,225.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,225.81/825.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.23

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