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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.84, 1,136.64 and 513.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.84, 1,136.64 and 513.52 is: 708.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.84 : 1,136.64 = 513.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.84/1,136.64 = 513.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.84x = 1,136.64 × 513.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.84x = 583,687.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,687.37/823.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.50

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