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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.92, 1,127.46 and 502.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.92, 1,127.46 and 502.35 is: 693.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.92 : 1,127.46 = 502.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.92/1,127.46 = 502.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.92x = 1,127.46 × 502.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.92x = 566,379.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,379.53/816.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.31

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