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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.61, 1,139.14 and 604.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.61, 1,139.14 and 604.17 is: 833.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.61 : 1,139.14 = 604.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.61/1,139.14 = 604.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.61x = 1,139.14 × 604.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.61x = 688,239.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,239.02/825.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.62

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