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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.23, 1,126.99 and 501.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.23, 1,126.99 and 501.92 is: 693.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.23 : 1,126.99 = 501.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.23/1,126.99 = 501.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.23x = 1,126.99 × 501.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.23x = 565,653.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,653.49/816.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.01

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