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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.98, 1,139.48 and 660.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.98, 1,139.48 and 660.42 is: 911.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.98 : 1,139.48 = 660.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.98/1,139.48 = 660.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.98x = 1,139.48 × 660.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.98x = 752,534.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,534.93/825.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.08

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