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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.96, 1,139.82 and 476.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.96, 1,139.82 and 476.64 is: 657.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.96 : 1,139.82 = 476.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.96/1,139.82 = 476.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.96x = 1,139.82 × 476.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.96x = 543,283.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,283.80/825.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.76

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