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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.69, 1,139.57 and 476.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.69, 1,139.57 and 476.39 is: 657.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.69 : 1,139.57 = 476.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.69/1,139.57 = 476.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.69x = 1,139.57 × 476.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.69x = 542,871.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,871.67/825.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.48

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