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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.94, 1,139.25 and 531.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.94, 1,139.25 and 531.58 is: 733.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.94 : 1,139.25 = 531.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.94/1,139.25 = 531.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.94x = 1,139.25 × 531.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.94x = 605,602.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,602.52/825.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.23

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