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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.85, 1,139.62 and 452.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.85, 1,139.62 and 452.84 is: 624.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.85 : 1,139.62 = 452.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.85/1,139.62 = 452.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.85x = 1,139.62 × 452.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.85x = 516,065.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,065.95/825.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.89

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