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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.74, 1,139.55 and 452.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.74, 1,139.55 and 452.72 is: 624.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.74 : 1,139.55 = 452.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.74/1,139.55 = 452.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.74x = 1,139.55 × 452.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.74x = 515,897.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,897.08/825.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.77

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