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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.70, 1,128.58 and 507.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.70, 1,128.58 and 507.38 is: 700.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.70 : 1,128.58 = 507.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.70/1,128.58 = 507.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.70x = 1,128.58 × 507.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.70x = 572,612.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,612.01/817.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.28

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