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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.06, 1,134.76 and 507.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.06, 1,134.76 and 507.38 is: 700.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.06 : 1,134.76 = 507.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.06/1,134.76 = 507.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.06x = 1,134.76 × 507.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.06x = 575,747.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,747.59/822.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.37

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