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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681, 1,020.01 and 497.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681, 1,020.01 and 497.98 is: 745.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681 : 1,020.01 = 497.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681/1,020.01 = 497.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681x = 1,020.01 × 497.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681x = 507,944.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,944.58/681
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.88

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