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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.95, 1,139.82 and 452.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.95, 1,139.82 and 452.87 is: 624.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.95 : 1,139.82 = 452.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.95/1,139.82 = 452.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.95x = 1,139.82 × 452.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.95x = 516,188.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,188.02/825.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.97

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