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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.99, 1,239.18 and 479.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.99, 1,239.18 and 479.62 is: 719.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.99 : 1,239.18 = 479.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.99/1,239.18 = 479.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.99x = 1,239.18 × 479.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.99x = 594,326.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,326.92/825.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.53

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