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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.28, 1,125.97 and 501.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.28, 1,125.97 and 501.69 is: 692.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.28 : 1,125.97 = 501.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.28/1,125.97 = 501.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.28x = 1,125.97 × 501.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.28x = 564,887.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,887.89/816.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.03

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