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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.33, 1,127.99 and 502.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.33, 1,127.99 and 502.79 is: 693.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.33 : 1,127.99 = 502.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.33/1,127.99 = 502.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.33x = 1,127.99 × 502.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.33x = 567,142.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,142.09/817.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.90

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