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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.52, 1,122.12 and 502.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.52, 1,122.12 and 502.48 is: 693.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.52 : 1,122.12 = 502.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.52/1,122.12 = 502.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.52x = 1,122.12 × 502.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.52x = 563,842.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,842.86/813.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.09

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