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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.65, 1,139.27 and 545.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.65, 1,139.27 and 545.99 is: 753.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.65 : 1,139.27 = 545.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.65/1,139.27 = 545.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.65x = 1,139.27 × 545.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.65x = 622,021.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,021.60/825.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.38

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