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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.84, 1,135.14 and 512.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.84, 1,135.14 and 512.28 is: 706.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.84 : 1,135.14 = 512.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.84/1,135.14 = 512.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.84x = 1,135.14 × 512.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.84x = 581,509.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,509.52/822.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.71

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