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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.57, 1,139.22 and 476.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.57, 1,139.22 and 476.28 is: 657.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.57 : 1,139.22 = 476.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.57/1,139.22 = 476.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.57x = 1,139.22 × 476.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.57x = 542,587.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,587.70/825.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.23

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