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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.29, 1,134.97 and 507.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.29, 1,134.97 and 507.77 is: 700.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.29 : 1,134.97 = 507.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.29/1,134.97 = 507.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.29x = 1,134.97 × 507.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.29x = 576,296.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,296.77/822.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.84

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