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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.75, 1,139.25 and 546.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.75, 1,139.25 and 546.09 is: 753.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.75 : 1,139.25 = 546.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.75/1,139.25 = 546.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.75x = 1,139.25 × 546.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.75x = 622,133.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,133.03/825.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.42

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