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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.87, 1,127.87 and 502.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.87, 1,127.87 and 502.56 is: 693.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.87 : 1,127.87 = 502.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.87/1,127.87 = 502.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.87x = 1,127.87 × 502.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.87x = 566,821.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,821.72/816.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.89

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