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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.58, 1,022.58 and 482.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.58, 1,022.58 and 482.20 is: 723.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.58 : 1,022.58 = 482.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.58/1,022.58 = 482.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.58x = 1,022.58 × 482.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.58x = 493,088.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,088.08/681.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.45

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