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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.27, 1,127.07 and 501.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.27, 1,127.07 and 501.97 is: 693.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.27 : 1,127.07 = 501.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.27/1,127.07 = 501.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.27x = 1,127.07 × 501.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.27x = 565,749.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,749.69/816.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.09

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