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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.59, 1,139.26 and 476.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.59, 1,139.26 and 476.25 is: 657.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.59 : 1,139.26 = 476.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.59/1,139.26 = 476.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.59x = 1,139.26 × 476.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.59x = 542,572.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,572.58/825.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.19

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