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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.93, 1,139.13 and 527.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.93, 1,139.13 and 527.04 is: 726.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.93 : 1,139.13 = 527.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.93/1,139.13 = 527.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.93x = 1,139.13 × 527.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.93x = 600,367.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,367.08/825.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.90

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