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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.65, 1,139.28 and 471.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.65, 1,139.28 and 471.62 is: 650.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.65 : 1,139.28 = 471.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.65/1,139.28 = 471.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.65x = 1,139.28 × 471.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.65x = 537,307.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,307.23/825.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.77

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