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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.44, 1,139.10 and 452.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.44, 1,139.10 and 452.41 is: 624.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.44 : 1,139.10 = 452.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.44/1,139.10 = 452.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.44x = 1,139.10 × 452.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.44x = 515,344.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,344.64/825.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.33

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