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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.79, 1,127.76 and 502.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.79, 1,127.76 and 502.16 is: 693.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.79 : 1,127.76 = 502.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.79/1,127.76 = 502.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.79x = 1,127.76 × 502.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.79x = 566,309.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,309.76/816.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.33

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