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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.04, 1,125.60 and 505.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.04, 1,125.60 and 505.52 is: 697.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.04 : 1,125.60 = 505.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.04/1,125.60 = 505.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.04x = 1,125.60 × 505.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.04x = 569,013.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,013.31/816.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.29

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