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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.73, 1,139.13 and 660.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.73, 1,139.13 and 660.17 is: 910.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.73 : 1,139.13 = 660.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.73/1,139.13 = 660.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.73x = 1,139.13 × 660.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.73x = 752,022.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,022.30/825.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.74

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