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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823, 1,135.76 and 512.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823, 1,135.76 and 512.68 is: 707.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823 : 1,135.76 = 512.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823/1,135.76 = 512.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823x = 1,135.76 × 512.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823x = 582,281.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,281.44/823
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.51

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