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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.01, 1,125.82 and 501.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.01, 1,125.82 and 501.12 is: 691.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.01 : 1,125.82 = 501.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.01/1,125.82 = 501.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.01x = 1,125.82 × 501.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.01x = 564,171.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,171.54/816.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.38

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