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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.35, 1,136.12 and 508.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.35, 1,136.12 and 508.62 is: 701.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.35 : 1,136.12 = 508.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.35/1,136.12 = 508.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.35x = 1,136.12 × 508.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.35x = 577,850.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,850.81/823.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.83

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