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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.74, 1,128.47 and 503.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.74, 1,128.47 and 503.06 is: 694.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.74 : 1,128.47 = 503.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.74/1,128.47 = 503.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.74x = 1,128.47 × 503.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.74x = 567,679.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,679.96/817.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.21

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