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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.45, 1,139.23 and 732.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.45, 1,139.23 and 732.50 is: 1,010.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.45 : 1,139.23 = 732.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.45/1,139.23 = 732.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.45x = 1,139.23 × 732.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.45x = 834,485.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,485.98/825.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.95

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