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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.50, 1,139.21 and 452.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.50, 1,139.21 and 452.49 is: 624.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.50 : 1,139.21 = 452.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.50/1,139.21 = 452.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.50x = 1,139.21 × 452.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.50x = 515,478.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,478.87/825.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.45

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