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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.40, 1,133.18 and 506.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.40, 1,133.18 and 506.56 is: 698.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.40 : 1,133.18 = 506.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.40/1,133.18 = 506.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.40x = 1,133.18 × 506.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.40x = 574,023.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,023.66/821.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.84

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