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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.88, 1,139.74 and 476.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.88, 1,139.74 and 476.58 is: 657.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.88 : 1,139.74 = 476.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.88/1,139.74 = 476.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.88x = 1,139.74 × 476.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.88x = 543,177.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,177.29/825.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.70

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