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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.79, 1,137.14 and 509.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.79, 1,137.14 and 509.11 is: 702.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.79 : 1,137.14 = 509.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.79/1,137.14 = 509.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.79x = 1,137.14 × 509.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.79x = 578,929.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,929.35/823.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.76

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