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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.16, 1,133.46 and 506.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.16, 1,133.46 and 506.34 is: 698.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.16 : 1,133.46 = 506.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.16/1,133.46 = 506.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.16x = 1,133.46 × 506.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.16x = 573,916.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,916.14/821.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.91

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