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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.72, 1,139.62 and 476.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.72, 1,139.62 and 476.44 is: 657.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.72 : 1,139.62 = 476.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.72/1,139.62 = 476.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.72x = 1,139.62 × 476.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.72x = 542,960.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,960.55/825.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.56

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