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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.72, 1,133.84 and 507.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.72, 1,133.84 and 507.35 is: 700.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.72 : 1,133.84 = 507.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.72/1,133.84 = 507.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.72x = 1,133.84 × 507.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.72x = 575,257.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,257.83/821.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.06

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