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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.77, 1,129.67 and 508.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.77, 1,129.67 and 508.27 is: 701.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.77 : 1,129.67 = 508.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.77/1,129.67 = 508.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.77x = 1,129.67 × 508.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.77x = 574,174.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,174.83/818.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.27

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