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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.42, 1,139.04 and 452.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.42, 1,139.04 and 452.40 is: 624.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.42 : 1,139.04 = 452.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.42/1,139.04 = 452.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.42x = 1,139.04 × 452.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.42x = 515,299.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,299.12/825.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.28

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