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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.63, 1,125.10 and 501.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.63, 1,125.10 and 501.04 is: 691.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.63 : 1,125.10 = 501.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.63/1,125.10 = 501.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.63x = 1,125.10 × 501.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.63x = 563,722.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,722.14/815.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.15

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