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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.32, 1,127.78 and 502.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.32, 1,127.78 and 502.60 is: 693.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.32 : 1,127.78 = 502.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.32/1,127.78 = 502.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.32x = 1,127.78 × 502.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.32x = 566,822.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,822.23/817.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.51

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