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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.48, 1,136.51 and 508.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.48, 1,136.51 and 508.90 is: 702.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.48 : 1,136.51 = 508.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.48/1,136.51 = 508.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.48x = 1,136.51 × 508.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.48x = 578,371.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,371.85/823.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.35

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