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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.92, 1,139.64 and 494.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.92, 1,139.64 and 494.30 is: 682.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.92 : 1,139.64 = 494.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.92/1,139.64 = 494.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.92x = 1,139.64 × 494.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.92x = 563,324.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,324.05/825.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.06

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