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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816, 1,126.14 and 505.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816, 1,126.14 and 505.68 is: 697.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816 : 1,126.14 = 505.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816/1,126.14 = 505.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816x = 1,126.14 × 505.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816x = 569,466.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,466.48/816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.88

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