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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.46, 1,139.42 and 510.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.46, 1,139.42 and 510.96 is: 705.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.46 : 1,139.42 = 510.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.46/1,139.42 = 510.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.46x = 1,139.42 × 510.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.46x = 582,198.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,198.04/825.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.30

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