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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.71, 1,139.49 and 452.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.71, 1,139.49 and 452.70 is: 624.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.71 : 1,139.49 = 452.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.71/1,139.49 = 452.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.71x = 1,139.49 × 452.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.71x = 515,847.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,847.12/825.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.74

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