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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.54, 1,133.45 and 511.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.54, 1,133.45 and 511.02 is: 705.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.54 : 1,133.45 = 511.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.54/1,133.45 = 511.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.54x = 1,133.45 × 511.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.54x = 579,215.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,215.62/821.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.04

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