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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.63, 1,139.43 and 471.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.63, 1,139.43 and 471.66 is: 650.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.63 : 1,139.43 = 471.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.63/1,139.43 = 471.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.63x = 1,139.43 × 471.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.63x = 537,423.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,423.55/825.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.93

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