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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.93, 1,126.67 and 502.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.93, 1,126.67 and 502.20 is: 692.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.93 : 1,126.67 = 502.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.93/1,126.67 = 502.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.93x = 1,126.67 × 502.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.93x = 565,811.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,811.16/816.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.61

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