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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.76, 1,137 and 513.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.76, 1,137 and 513.68 is: 709.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.76 : 1,137 = 513.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.76/1,137 = 513.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.76x = 1,137 × 513.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.76x = 584,054.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,054.16/823.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.01

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