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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.99, 1,139.84 and 467.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.99, 1,139.84 and 467.05 is: 644.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.99 : 1,139.84 = 467.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.99/1,139.84 = 467.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.99x = 1,139.84 × 467.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.99x = 532,360.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,360.59/825.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.51

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