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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.29, 1,127.39 and 506.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.29, 1,127.39 and 506.25 is: 698.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.29 : 1,127.39 = 506.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.29/1,127.39 = 506.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.29x = 1,127.39 × 506.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.29x = 570,738.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,738.66/817.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.33

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