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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.22, 1,126.66 and 501.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.22, 1,126.66 and 501.50 is: 692.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.22 : 1,126.66 = 501.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.22/1,126.66 = 501.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.22x = 1,126.66 × 501.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.22x = 565,014.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,014.57/816.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.23

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