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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.06, 1,134.75 and 511.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.06, 1,134.75 and 511.50 is: 706.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.06 : 1,134.75 = 511.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.06/1,134.75 = 511.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.06x = 1,134.75 × 511.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.06x = 580,424.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,424.63/822.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.06

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