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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.27, 1,137.72 and 509.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.27, 1,137.72 and 509.78 is: 703.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.27 : 1,137.72 = 509.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.27/1,137.72 = 509.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.27x = 1,137.72 × 509.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.27x = 579,986.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,986.90/824.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.64

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