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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.80, 1,019.66 and 499.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.80, 1,019.66 and 499.01 is: 746.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.80 : 1,019.66 = 499.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.80/1,019.66 = 499.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.80x = 1,019.66 × 499.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.80x = 508,812.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,812.94/681.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.28

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