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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.56, 1,136.63 and 504.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.56, 1,136.63 and 504.71 is: 696.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.56 : 1,136.63 = 504.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.56/1,136.63 = 504.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.56x = 1,136.63 × 504.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.56x = 573,668.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,668.53/823.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.57

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