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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.54, 1,127.10 and 497.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.54, 1,127.10 and 497.51 is: 686.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.54 : 1,127.10 = 497.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.54/1,127.10 = 497.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.54x = 1,127.10 × 497.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.54x = 560,737.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,737.89/816.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.72

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