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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.94, 1,139.67 and 531.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.94, 1,139.67 and 531.60 is: 733.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.94 : 1,139.67 = 531.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.94/1,139.67 = 531.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.94x = 1,139.67 × 531.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.94x = 605,848.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,848.57/825.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.53

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