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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.40, 1,139.02 and 476.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.40, 1,139.02 and 476.04 is: 656.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.40 : 1,139.02 = 476.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.40/1,139.02 = 476.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.40x = 1,139.02 × 476.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.40x = 542,219.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,219.08/825.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.92

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