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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.83, 1,139.66 and 452.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.83, 1,139.66 and 452.82 is: 624.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.83 : 1,139.66 = 452.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.83/1,139.66 = 452.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.83x = 1,139.66 × 452.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.83x = 516,054.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,054.30/825.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.89

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