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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.42, 1,139.13 and 476.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.42, 1,139.13 and 476.13 is: 657.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.42 : 1,139.13 = 476.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.42/1,139.13 = 476.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.42x = 1,139.13 × 476.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.42x = 542,373.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,373.97/825.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.09

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