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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.12, 1,133.64 and 511.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.12, 1,133.64 and 511.04 is: 705.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.12 : 1,133.64 = 511.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.12/1,133.64 = 511.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.12x = 1,133.64 × 511.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.12x = 579,335.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,335.39/821.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.54

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