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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.15, 1,127.96 and 502.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.15, 1,127.96 and 502.84 is: 694.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.15 : 1,127.96 = 502.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.15/1,127.96 = 502.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.15x = 1,127.96 × 502.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.15x = 567,180.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,180.67/817.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.10

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