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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.94, 1,139.77 and 452.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.94, 1,139.77 and 452.93 is: 625.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.94 : 1,139.77 = 452.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.94/1,139.77 = 452.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.94x = 1,139.77 × 452.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.94x = 516,230.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,230.89/825.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.02

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