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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.72, 1,239.06 and 460.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.72, 1,239.06 and 460.47 is: 690.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.72 : 1,239.06 = 460.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.72/1,239.06 = 460.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.72x = 1,239.06 × 460.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.72x = 570,549.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,549.96/825.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.97

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