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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.31, 1,133.72 and 510.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.31, 1,133.72 and 510.75 is: 705.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.31 : 1,133.72 = 510.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.31/1,133.72 = 510.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.31x = 1,133.72 × 510.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.31x = 579,044.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,044.94/821.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.03

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