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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.02, 1,126.49 and 501.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.02, 1,126.49 and 501.55 is: 692.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.02 : 1,126.49 = 501.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.02/1,126.49 = 501.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.02x = 1,126.49 × 501.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.02x = 564,991.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,991.46/816.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.38

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