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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.68, 1,139.10 and 476.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.68, 1,139.10 and 476.12 is: 656.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.68 : 1,139.10 = 476.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.68/1,139.10 = 476.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.68x = 1,139.10 × 476.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.68x = 542,348.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,348.29/825.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.85

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