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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.84, 1,128.72 and 503.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.84, 1,128.72 and 503.16 is: 694.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.84 : 1,128.72 = 503.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.84/1,128.72 = 503.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.84x = 1,128.72 × 503.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.84x = 567,926.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,926.76/817.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.42

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