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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.62, 1,139.37 and 452.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.62, 1,139.37 and 452.61 is: 624.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.62 : 1,139.37 = 452.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.62/1,139.37 = 452.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.62x = 1,139.37 × 452.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.62x = 515,690.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,690.26/825.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.61

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