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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.09, 1,130.09 and 508.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.09, 1,130.09 and 508.77 is: 701.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.09 : 1,130.09 = 508.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.09/1,130.09 = 508.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.09x = 1,130.09 × 508.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.09x = 574,953.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,953.35/819.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.94

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