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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.97, 1,134.34 and 507.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.97, 1,134.34 and 507.29 is: 700.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.97 : 1,134.34 = 507.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.97/1,134.34 = 507.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.97x = 1,134.34 × 507.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.97x = 575,432.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,432.40/821.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.06

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