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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.01, 1,022.15 and 486.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.01, 1,022.15 and 486.20 is: 729.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.01 : 1,022.15 = 486.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.01/1,022.15 = 486.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.01x = 1,022.15 × 486.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.01x = 496,973.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,973.10/681.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.76

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