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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.56, 1,139.62 and 739.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.56, 1,139.62 and 739.16 is: 1,020.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.56 : 1,139.62 = 739.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.56/1,139.62 = 739.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.56x = 1,139.62 × 739.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.56x = 842,361.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,361.52/825.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.35

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