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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834, 1,150.92 and 502.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834, 1,150.92 and 502.43 is: 693.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834 : 1,150.92 = 502.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834/1,150.92 = 502.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834x = 1,150.92 × 502.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834x = 578,256.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,256.74/834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.35

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