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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.04, 1,127.56 and 506.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.04, 1,127.56 and 506.56 is: 699.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.04 : 1,127.56 = 506.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.04/1,127.56 = 506.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.04x = 1,127.56 × 506.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.04x = 571,176.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,176.79/817.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.08

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