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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.19, 1,150.48 and 502.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.19, 1,150.48 and 502.55 is: 693.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.19 : 1,150.48 = 502.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.19/1,150.48 = 502.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.19x = 1,150.48 × 502.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.19x = 578,168.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,168.26/834.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.09

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