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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.13, 1,132.89 and 506.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.13, 1,132.89 and 506.07 is: 698.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.13 : 1,132.89 = 506.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.13/1,132.89 = 506.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.13x = 1,132.89 × 506.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.13x = 573,321.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,321.64/821.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.21

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