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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.66, 1,135.23 and 508.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.66, 1,135.23 and 508.05 is: 701.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.66 : 1,135.23 = 508.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.66/1,135.23 = 508.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.66x = 1,135.23 × 508.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.66x = 576,753.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,753.60/822.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.08

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