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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.30, 1,135.63 and 508.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.30, 1,135.63 and 508.66 is: 701.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.30 : 1,135.63 = 508.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.30/1,135.63 = 508.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.30x = 1,135.63 × 508.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.30x = 577,649.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,649.56/823.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.63

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