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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.44, 1,139.14 and 476.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.44, 1,139.14 and 476.13 is: 657.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.44 : 1,139.14 = 476.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.44/1,139.14 = 476.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.44x = 1,139.14 × 476.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.44x = 542,373.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,373.03/825.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.07

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