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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.60, 1,135.08 and 507.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.60, 1,135.08 and 507.87 is: 700.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.60 : 1,135.08 = 507.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.60/1,135.08 = 507.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.60x = 1,135.08 × 507.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.60x = 576,473.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,473.08/822.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.79

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