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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.68, 1,125.13 and 501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.68, 1,125.13 and 501 is: 691.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.68 : 1,125.13 = 501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.68/1,125.13 = 501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.68x = 1,125.13 × 501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.68x = 563,690.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,690.13/815.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.07

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