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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.60, 1,139.64 and 530.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.60, 1,139.64 and 530.88 is: 732.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.60 : 1,139.64 = 530.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.60/1,139.64 = 530.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.60x = 1,139.64 × 530.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.60x = 605,012.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,012.08/825.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.82

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