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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.56, 1,139.23 and 452.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.56, 1,139.23 and 452.53 is: 624.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.56 : 1,139.23 = 452.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.56/1,139.23 = 452.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.56x = 1,139.23 × 452.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.56x = 515,535.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,535.75/825.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.47

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