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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.69, 1,139.65 and 476.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.69, 1,139.65 and 476.58 is: 657.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.69 : 1,139.65 = 476.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.69/1,139.65 = 476.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.69x = 1,139.65 × 476.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.69x = 543,134.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,134.40/825.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.79

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