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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.62, 1,126.89 and 501.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.62, 1,126.89 and 501.98 is: 692.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.62 : 1,126.89 = 501.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.62/1,126.89 = 501.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.62x = 1,126.89 × 501.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.62x = 565,670.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,670.61/816.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.70

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