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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.60, 1,134.04 and 507.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.60, 1,134.04 and 507.12 is: 699.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.60 : 1,134.04 = 507.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.60/1,134.04 = 507.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.60x = 1,134.04 × 507.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.60x = 575,094.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,094.36/821.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.97

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