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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.28, 1,020.48 and 499.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.28, 1,020.48 and 499.92 is: 749.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.28 : 1,020.48 = 499.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.28/1,020.48 = 499.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.28x = 1,020.48 × 499.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.28x = 510,158.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,158.36/680.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.92

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