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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.76, 1,139.22 and 494.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.76, 1,139.22 and 494.02 is: 681.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.76 : 1,139.22 = 494.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.76/1,139.22 = 494.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.76x = 1,139.22 × 494.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.76x = 562,797.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,797.46/825.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.55

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