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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.48, 1,120.80 and 501.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.48, 1,120.80 and 501.44 is: 691.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.48 : 1,120.80 = 501.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.48/1,120.80 = 501.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.48x = 1,120.80 × 501.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.48x = 562,013.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,013.95/812.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.73

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