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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.78, 1,139.18 and 530.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.78, 1,139.18 and 530.94 is: 732.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.78 : 1,139.18 = 530.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.78/1,139.18 = 530.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.78x = 1,139.18 × 530.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.78x = 604,836.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,836.23/825.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.44

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