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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.24, 1,134.09 and 507.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.24, 1,134.09 and 507.09 is: 699.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.24 : 1,134.09 = 507.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.24/1,134.09 = 507.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.24x = 1,134.09 × 507.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.24x = 575,085.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,085.70/822.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.41

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