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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.52, 1,139.48 and 545.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.52, 1,139.48 and 545.93 is: 753.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.52 : 1,139.48 = 545.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.52/1,139.48 = 545.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.52x = 1,139.48 × 545.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.52x = 622,078.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,078.48/825.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.56

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