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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.65, 1,139.43 and 471.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.65, 1,139.43 and 471.48 is: 650.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.65 : 1,139.43 = 471.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.65/1,139.43 = 471.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.65x = 1,139.43 × 471.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.65x = 537,218.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,218.46/825.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.66

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