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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.82, 1,139.65 and 452.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.82, 1,139.65 and 452.84 is: 624.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.82 : 1,139.65 = 452.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.82/1,139.65 = 452.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.82x = 1,139.65 × 452.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.82x = 516,071.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,071.14/825.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.92

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