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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.10, 1,126.59 and 506.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.10, 1,126.59 and 506.06 is: 697.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.10 : 1,126.59 = 506.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.10/1,126.59 = 506.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.10x = 1,126.59 × 506.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.10x = 570,122.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,122.14/817.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.74

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