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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.39, 1,139.13 and 589.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.39, 1,139.13 and 589.28 is: 813.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.39 : 1,139.13 = 589.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.39/1,139.13 = 589.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.39x = 1,139.13 × 589.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.39x = 671,260.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,260.83/825.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.27

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