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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.22, 1,137.44 and 509.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.22, 1,137.44 and 509.54 is: 703.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.22 : 1,137.44 = 509.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.22/1,137.44 = 509.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.22x = 1,137.44 × 509.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.22x = 579,566.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,566.76/824.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.17

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