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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.95, 1,139.77 and 494.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.95, 1,139.77 and 494.18 is: 681.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.95 : 1,139.77 = 494.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.95/1,139.77 = 494.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.95x = 1,139.77 × 494.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.95x = 563,251.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,251.54/825.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.94

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