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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.58, 1,139.82 and 576.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.58, 1,139.82 and 576.76 is: 796.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.58 : 1,139.82 = 576.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.58/1,139.82 = 576.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.58x = 1,139.82 × 576.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.58x = 657,402.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,402.58/825.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.29

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