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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.94, 1,127.12 and 502.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.94, 1,127.12 and 502.04 is: 692.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.94 : 1,127.12 = 502.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.94/1,127.12 = 502.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.94x = 1,127.12 × 502.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.94x = 565,859.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,859.32/816.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.66

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