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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.63, 1,126.68 and 501.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.63, 1,126.68 and 501.57 is: 692.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.63 : 1,126.68 = 501.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.63/1,126.68 = 501.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.63x = 1,126.68 × 501.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.63x = 565,108.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,108.89/816.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.00

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