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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.43, 1,022.65 and 499.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.43, 1,022.65 and 499.29 is: 749.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.43 : 1,022.65 = 499.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.43/1,022.65 = 499.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.43x = 1,022.65 × 499.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.43x = 510,598.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,598.92/681.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.31

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