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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.66, 1,139.28 and 494.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.66, 1,139.28 and 494.02 is: 681.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.66 : 1,139.28 = 494.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.66/1,139.28 = 494.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.66x = 1,139.28 × 494.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.66x = 562,823.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,823.05/825.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.66

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