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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.26, 1,022.39 and 499.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.26, 1,022.39 and 499.12 is: 749.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.26 : 1,022.39 = 499.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.26/1,022.39 = 499.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.26x = 1,022.39 × 499.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.26x = 510,293.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,293.99/681.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.05

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