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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.45, 1,134.96 and 507.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.45, 1,134.96 and 507.85 is: 700.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.45 : 1,134.96 = 507.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.45/1,134.96 = 507.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.45x = 1,134.96 × 507.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.45x = 576,384.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,384.69/822.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.81

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