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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.90, 1,129.20 and 507.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.90, 1,129.20 and 507.94 is: 701.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.90 : 1,129.20 = 507.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.90/1,129.20 = 507.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.90x = 1,129.20 × 507.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.90x = 573,565.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,565.85/817.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.27

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