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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.01, 1,135.82 and 508.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.01, 1,135.82 and 508.47 is: 701.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.01 : 1,135.82 = 508.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.01/1,135.82 = 508.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.01x = 1,135.82 × 508.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.01x = 577,527.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,527.85/823.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.73

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