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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.99, 1,138.27 and 510.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.99, 1,138.27 and 510.27 is: 704.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.99 : 1,138.27 = 510.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.99/1,138.27 = 510.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.99x = 1,138.27 × 510.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.99x = 580,824.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,824.30/824.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.03

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