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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.65, 1,139.33 and 493.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.65, 1,139.33 and 493.95 is: 681.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.65 : 1,139.33 = 493.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.65/1,139.33 = 493.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.65x = 1,139.33 × 493.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.65x = 562,772.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,772.05/825.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.61

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