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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.15, 1,136.27 and 508.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.15, 1,136.27 and 508.47 is: 701.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.15 : 1,136.27 = 508.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.15/1,136.27 = 508.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.15x = 1,136.27 × 508.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.15x = 577,759.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,759.21/823.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.89

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