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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.75, 1,139.38 and 494.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.75, 1,139.38 and 494.16 is: 681.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.75 : 1,139.38 = 494.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.75/1,139.38 = 494.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.75x = 1,139.38 × 494.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.75x = 563,036.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,036.02/825.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.85

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