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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.35, 1,127.88 and 502.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.35, 1,127.88 and 502.58 is: 693.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.35 : 1,127.88 = 502.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.35/1,127.88 = 502.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.35x = 1,127.88 × 502.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.35x = 566,849.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,849.93/817.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.52

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