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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.91, 1,139.76 and 452.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.91, 1,139.76 and 452.89 is: 624.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.91 : 1,139.76 = 452.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.91/1,139.76 = 452.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.91x = 1,139.76 × 452.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.91x = 516,185.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,185.91/825.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.99

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