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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.80, 1,139.62 and 452.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.80, 1,139.62 and 452.78 is: 624.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.80 : 1,139.62 = 452.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.80/1,139.62 = 452.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.80x = 1,139.62 × 452.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.80x = 515,997.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,997.14/825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.85

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