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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.92, 1,139.69 and 471.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.92, 1,139.69 and 471.92 is: 651.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.92 : 1,139.69 = 471.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.92/1,139.69 = 471.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.92x = 1,139.69 × 471.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.92x = 537,840.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,840.15/825.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.21

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