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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.50, 1,139.19 and 476.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.50, 1,139.19 and 476.21 is: 657.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.50 : 1,139.19 = 476.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.50/1,139.19 = 476.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.50x = 1,139.19 × 476.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.50x = 542,493.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,493.67/825.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.17

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