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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.25, 1,020.38 and 498.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.25, 1,020.38 and 498.23 is: 746.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.25 : 1,020.38 = 498.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.25/1,020.38 = 498.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.25x = 1,020.38 × 498.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.25x = 508,383.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,383.93/681.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.26

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