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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.89, 1,139.72 and 452.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.89, 1,139.72 and 452.88 is: 624.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.89 : 1,139.72 = 452.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.89/1,139.72 = 452.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.89x = 1,139.72 × 452.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.89x = 516,154.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,154.13/825.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.97

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