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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.78, 1,126.98 and 501.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.78, 1,126.98 and 501.96 is: 692.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.78 : 1,126.98 = 501.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.78/1,126.98 = 501.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.78x = 1,126.98 × 501.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.78x = 565,698.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,698.88/816.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.60

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