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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.06, 1,150.53 and 502.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.06, 1,150.53 and 502.26 is: 692.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.06 : 1,150.53 = 502.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.06/1,150.53 = 502.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.06x = 1,150.53 × 502.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.06x = 577,865.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,865.20/834.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.83

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