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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.52, 1,121.04 and 502.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.52, 1,121.04 and 502.02 is: 692.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.52 : 1,121.04 = 502.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.52/1,121.04 = 502.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.52x = 1,121.04 × 502.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.52x = 562,784.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,784.50/812.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.64

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