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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.06, 1,132.68 and 506.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.06, 1,132.68 and 506.06 is: 698.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.06 : 1,132.68 = 506.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.06/1,132.68 = 506.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.06x = 1,132.68 × 506.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.06x = 573,204.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,204.04/821.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.13

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