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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.77, 1,139.56 and 452.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.77, 1,139.56 and 452.76 is: 624.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.77 : 1,139.56 = 452.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.77/1,139.56 = 452.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.77x = 1,139.56 × 452.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.77x = 515,947.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,947.19/825.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.81

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