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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.07, 1,135.59 and 508.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.07, 1,135.59 and 508.37 is: 701.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.07 : 1,135.59 = 508.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.07/1,135.59 = 508.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.07x = 1,135.59 × 508.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.07x = 577,299.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,299.89/823.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.40

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