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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816, 1,126.08 and 505.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816, 1,126.08 and 505.92 is: 698.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816 : 1,126.08 = 505.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816/1,126.08 = 505.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816x = 1,126.08 × 505.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816x = 569,706.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,706.39/816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.17

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