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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.49, 1,139.02 and 494.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.49, 1,139.02 and 494.04 is: 681.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.49 : 1,139.02 = 494.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.49/1,139.02 = 494.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.49x = 1,139.02 × 494.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.49x = 562,721.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,721.44/825.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.68

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