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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.22, 1,127.51 and 502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.22, 1,127.51 and 502.40 is: 693.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.22 : 1,127.51 = 502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.22/1,127.51 = 502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.22x = 1,127.51 × 502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.22x = 566,461.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,461.02/817.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.16

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