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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.57, 1,139.09 and 471.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.57, 1,139.09 and 471.49 is: 650.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.57 : 1,139.09 = 471.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.57/1,139.09 = 471.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.57x = 1,139.09 × 471.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.57x = 537,064.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,064.34/825.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.54

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