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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.80, 1,133.88 and 506.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.80, 1,133.88 and 506.96 is: 699.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.80 : 1,133.88 = 506.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.80/1,133.88 = 506.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.80x = 1,133.88 × 506.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.80x = 574,831.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,831.80/821.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.48

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