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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.44, 1,139.16 and 476.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.44, 1,139.16 and 476.12 is: 657.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.44 : 1,139.16 = 476.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.44/1,139.16 = 476.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.44x = 1,139.16 × 476.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.44x = 542,376.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,376.86/825.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.08

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