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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.79, 1,139.58 and 452.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.79, 1,139.58 and 452.77 is: 624.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.79 : 1,139.58 = 452.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.79/1,139.58 = 452.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.79x = 1,139.58 × 452.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.79x = 515,968.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,968.22/825.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.82

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