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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.26, 1,134.28 and 507.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.26, 1,134.28 and 507.59 is: 700.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.26 : 1,134.28 = 507.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.26/1,134.28 = 507.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.26x = 1,134.28 × 507.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.26x = 575,749.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,749.19/822.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.20

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