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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.85, 1,139.48 and 471.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.85, 1,139.48 and 471.67 is: 650.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.85 : 1,139.48 = 471.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.85/1,139.48 = 471.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.85x = 1,139.48 × 471.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.85x = 537,460.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,460.18/825.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.80

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