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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.48, 1,239.44 and 516.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.48, 1,239.44 and 516.47 is: 775.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.48 : 1,239.44 = 516.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.48/1,239.44 = 516.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.48x = 1,239.44 × 516.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.48x = 640,124.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,124.80/825.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.46

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