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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.69, 1,139.13 and 494.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.69, 1,139.13 and 494.13 is: 681.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.69 : 1,139.13 = 494.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.69/1,139.13 = 494.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.69x = 1,139.13 × 494.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.69x = 562,878.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,878.31/825.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.71

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