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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.62, 1,128.53 and 507.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.62, 1,128.53 and 507.38 is: 700.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.62 : 1,128.53 = 507.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.62/1,128.53 = 507.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.62x = 1,128.53 × 507.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.62x = 572,593.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,593.55/817.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.32

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