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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.06, 1,136.14 and 508.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.06, 1,136.14 and 508.38 is: 701.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.06 : 1,136.14 = 508.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.06/1,136.14 = 508.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.06x = 1,136.14 × 508.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.06x = 577,590.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,590.85/823.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.76

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