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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.52, 1,127.14 and 506.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.52, 1,127.14 and 506.12 is: 698.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.52 : 1,127.14 = 506.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.52/1,127.14 = 506.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.52x = 1,127.14 × 506.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.52x = 570,468.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,468.10/816.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.66

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