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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.02, 1,125.97 and 501.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.02, 1,125.97 and 501.18 is: 691.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.02 : 1,125.97 = 501.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.02/1,125.97 = 501.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.02x = 1,125.97 × 501.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.02x = 564,316.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,316.35/816.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.55

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