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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.84, 1,139.40 and 616.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.84, 1,139.40 and 616.32 is: 850.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.84 : 1,139.40 = 616.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.84/1,139.40 = 616.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.84x = 1,139.40 × 616.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.84x = 702,235.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,235.01/825.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.33

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