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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813, 1,122 and 502.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813, 1,122 and 502.56 is: 693.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813 : 1,122 = 502.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813/1,122 = 502.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813x = 1,122 × 502.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813x = 563,872.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,872.32/813
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.57

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