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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.95, 1,134.50 and 508.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.95, 1,134.50 and 508.01 is: 700.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.95 : 1,134.50 = 508.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.95/1,134.50 = 508.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.95x = 1,134.50 × 508.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.95x = 576,329.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,329.13/822.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.33

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