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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.48, 1,139.28 and 494

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.48, 1,139.28 and 494 is: 681.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.48 : 1,139.28 = 494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.48/1,139.28 = 494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.48x = 1,139.28 × 494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.48x = 562,804.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,804.32/825.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.79

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