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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.81, 1,127.37 and 502.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.81, 1,127.37 and 502.34 is: 693.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.81 : 1,127.37 = 502.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.81/1,127.37 = 502.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.81x = 1,127.37 × 502.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.81x = 566,323.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,323.34/816.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.34

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