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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.72, 1,127.67 and 502.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.72, 1,127.67 and 502.42 is: 693.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.72 : 1,127.67 = 502.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.72/1,127.67 = 502.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.72x = 1,127.67 × 502.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.72x = 566,563.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,563.96/816.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.71

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