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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.59, 1,139.28 and 452.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.59, 1,139.28 and 452.54 is: 624.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.59 : 1,139.28 = 452.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.59/1,139.28 = 452.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.59x = 1,139.28 × 452.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.59x = 515,564.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,564.07/825.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.48

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