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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.68, 1,126.96 and 506.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.68, 1,126.96 and 506.12 is: 698.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.68 : 1,126.96 = 506.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.68/1,126.96 = 506.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.68x = 1,126.96 × 506.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.68x = 570,377.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,377.00/816.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.41

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