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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.80, 1,139.54 and 452.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.80, 1,139.54 and 452.77 is: 624.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.80 : 1,139.54 = 452.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.80/1,139.54 = 452.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.80x = 1,139.54 × 452.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.80x = 515,944.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,944.41/825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.79

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