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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.93, 1,239.12 and 479.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.93, 1,239.12 and 479.16 is: 718.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.93 : 1,239.12 = 479.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.93/1,239.12 = 479.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.93x = 1,239.12 × 479.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.93x = 593,736.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,736.74/825.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.87

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