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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.84, 1,139.58 and 476.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.84, 1,139.58 and 476.46 is: 657.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.84 : 1,139.58 = 476.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.84/1,139.58 = 476.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.84x = 1,139.58 × 476.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.84x = 542,964.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,964.29/825.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.47

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