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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819, 1,130.22 and 508.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819, 1,130.22 and 508.50 is: 701.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819 : 1,130.22 = 508.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819/1,130.22 = 508.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819x = 1,130.22 × 508.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819x = 574,716.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,716.87/819
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.73

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