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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.45, 1,139.47 and 493.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.45, 1,139.47 and 493.82 is: 681.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.45 : 1,139.47 = 493.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.45/1,139.47 = 493.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.45x = 1,139.47 × 493.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.45x = 562,693.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,693.08/825.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.68

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