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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.90, 1,022.04 and 497.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.90, 1,022.04 and 497.75 is: 747.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.90 : 1,022.04 = 497.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.90/1,022.04 = 497.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.90x = 1,022.04 × 497.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.90x = 508,715.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,715.30/680.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.13

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