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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.76, 1,139.53 and 452.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.76, 1,139.53 and 452.74 is: 624.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.76 : 1,139.53 = 452.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.76/1,139.53 = 452.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.76x = 1,139.53 × 452.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.76x = 515,910.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,910.81/825.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.77

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