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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.09, 1,022.21 and 486.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.09, 1,022.21 and 486.56 is: 730.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.09 : 1,022.21 = 486.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.09/1,022.21 = 486.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.09x = 1,022.21 × 486.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.09x = 497,358.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,358.95/681.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.24

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