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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.38, 1,139.04 and 494.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.38, 1,139.04 and 494.06 is: 681.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.38 : 1,139.04 = 494.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.38/1,139.04 = 494.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.38x = 1,139.04 × 494.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.38x = 562,754.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,754.10/825.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.81

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