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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.31, 1,135.10 and 511.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.31, 1,135.10 and 511.75 is: 706.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.31 : 1,135.10 = 511.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.31/1,135.10 = 511.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.31x = 1,135.10 × 511.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.31x = 580,884.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,884.87/822.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.41

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