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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.08, 1,136.48 and 508.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.08, 1,136.48 and 508.48 is: 702.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.08 : 1,136.48 = 508.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.08/1,136.48 = 508.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.08x = 1,136.48 × 508.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.08x = 577,877.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,877.35/823.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.09

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