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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.81, 1,139.68 and 604.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.81, 1,139.68 and 604.83 is: 834.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.81 : 1,139.68 = 604.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.81/1,139.68 = 604.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.81x = 1,139.68 × 604.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.81x = 689,312.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,312.65/825.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.71

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