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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.13, 1,126.20 and 501.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.13, 1,126.20 and 501.27 is: 691.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.13 : 1,126.20 = 501.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.13/1,126.20 = 501.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.13x = 1,126.20 × 501.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.13x = 564,530.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,530.27/816.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.72

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