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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.67, 1,139.40 and 452.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.67, 1,139.40 and 452.66 is: 624.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.67 : 1,139.40 = 452.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.67/1,139.40 = 452.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.67x = 1,139.40 × 452.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.67x = 515,760.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,760.80/825.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.66

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