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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.95, 1,139.81 and 531.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.95, 1,139.81 and 531.41 is: 733.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.95 : 1,139.81 = 531.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.95/1,139.81 = 531.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.95x = 1,139.81 × 531.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.95x = 605,698.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,698.08/825.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.33

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