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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.12, 1,136.12 and 512.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.12, 1,136.12 and 512.88 is: 707.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.12 : 1,136.12 = 512.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.12/1,136.12 = 512.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.12x = 1,136.12 × 512.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.12x = 582,693.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,693.23/823.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.91

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