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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.17, 1,134.24 and 507.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.17, 1,134.24 and 507.35 is: 699.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.17 : 1,134.24 = 507.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.17/1,134.24 = 507.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.17x = 1,134.24 × 507.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.17x = 575,456.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,456.66/822.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.92

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