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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.82, 1,139.51 and 494.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.82, 1,139.51 and 494.17 is: 681.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.82 : 1,139.51 = 494.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.82/1,139.51 = 494.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.82x = 1,139.51 × 494.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.82x = 563,111.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,111.66/825.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.88

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