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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.54, 1,126.56 and 501.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.54, 1,126.56 and 501.64 is: 692.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.54 : 1,126.56 = 501.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.54/1,126.56 = 501.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.54x = 1,126.56 × 501.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.54x = 565,127.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,127.56/816.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.10

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