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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.17, 1,134.56 and 503.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.17, 1,134.56 and 503.03 is: 694.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.17 : 1,134.56 = 503.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.17/1,134.56 = 503.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.17x = 1,134.56 × 503.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.17x = 570,709.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,709.53/822.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.15

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