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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.58, 1,133.86 and 507.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.58, 1,133.86 and 507.04 is: 699.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.58 : 1,133.86 = 507.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.58/1,133.86 = 507.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.58x = 1,133.86 × 507.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.58x = 574,912.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,912.37/821.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.76

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