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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.31, 1,137.86 and 509.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.31, 1,137.86 and 509.63 is: 703.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.31 : 1,137.86 = 509.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.31/1,137.86 = 509.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.31x = 1,137.86 × 509.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.31x = 579,883.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,883.18/824.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.48

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