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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.93, 1,134.47 and 507.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.93, 1,134.47 and 507.99 is: 700.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.93 : 1,134.47 = 507.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.93/1,134.47 = 507.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.93x = 1,134.47 × 507.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.93x = 576,299.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,299.42/822.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.30

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