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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.67, 1,139.39 and 494.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.67, 1,139.39 and 494.08 is: 681.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.67 : 1,139.39 = 494.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.67/1,139.39 = 494.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.67x = 1,139.39 × 494.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.67x = 562,949.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,949.81/825.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.81

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