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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.72, 1,127.18 and 502.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.72, 1,127.18 and 502.03 is: 692.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.72 : 1,127.18 = 502.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.72/1,127.18 = 502.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.72x = 1,127.18 × 502.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.72x = 565,880.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,880.84/816.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.87

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