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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.51, 1,135.30 and 503.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.51, 1,135.30 and 503.59 is: 695.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.51 : 1,135.30 = 503.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.51/1,135.30 = 503.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.51x = 1,135.30 × 503.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.51x = 571,725.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,725.73/822.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.10

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