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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.55, 1,127.77 and 502.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.55, 1,127.77 and 502.70 is: 693.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.55 : 1,127.77 = 502.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.55/1,127.77 = 502.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.55x = 1,127.77 × 502.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.55x = 566,923.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,923.08/817.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.45

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