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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.60, 1,139.28 and 452.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.60, 1,139.28 and 452.58 is: 624.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.60 : 1,139.28 = 452.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.60/1,139.28 = 452.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.60x = 1,139.28 × 452.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.60x = 515,615.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,615.34/825.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.53

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