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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.32, 1,135.85 and 508.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.32, 1,135.85 and 508.03 is: 700.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.32 : 1,135.85 = 508.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.32/1,135.85 = 508.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.32x = 1,135.85 × 508.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.32x = 577,040.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,040.50/823.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.87

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