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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.98, 1,239.48 and 461.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.98, 1,239.48 and 461.03 is: 691.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.98 : 1,239.48 = 461.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.98/1,239.48 = 461.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.98x = 1,239.48 × 461.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.98x = 571,431.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,431.27/825.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.83

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