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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.71, 1,126.56 and 501.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.71, 1,126.56 and 501.43 is: 691.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.71 : 1,126.56 = 501.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.71/1,126.56 = 501.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.71x = 1,126.56 × 501.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.71x = 564,890.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,890.98/816.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.67

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