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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.43, 1,139.30 and 514.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.43, 1,139.30 and 514.75 is: 710.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.43 : 1,139.30 = 514.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.43/1,139.30 = 514.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.43x = 1,139.30 × 514.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.43x = 586,454.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,454.68/825.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.48

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