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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.24, 1,126.10 and 501.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.24, 1,126.10 and 501.42 is: 691.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.24 : 1,126.10 = 501.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.24/1,126.10 = 501.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.24x = 1,126.10 × 501.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.24x = 564,649.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,649.06/816.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.77

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