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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.84, 1,139.82 and 476.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.84, 1,139.82 and 476.54 is: 657.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.84 : 1,139.82 = 476.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.84/1,139.82 = 476.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.84x = 1,139.82 × 476.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.84x = 543,164.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,164.12/825.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.71

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