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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.51, 1,133.92 and 502.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.51, 1,133.92 and 502.59 is: 693.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.51 : 1,133.92 = 502.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.51/1,133.92 = 502.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.51x = 1,133.92 × 502.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.51x = 569,896.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,896.85/821.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.72

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