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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.99, 1,139.94 and 494.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.99, 1,139.94 and 494.59 is: 682.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.99 : 1,139.94 = 494.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.99/1,139.94 = 494.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.99x = 1,139.94 × 494.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.99x = 563,802.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,802.92/825.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.58

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