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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.67, 1,139.45 and 452.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.67, 1,139.45 and 452.67 is: 624.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.67 : 1,139.45 = 452.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.67/1,139.45 = 452.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.67x = 1,139.45 × 452.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.67x = 515,794.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,794.83/825.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.70

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