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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.80, 1,023.22 and 499.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.80, 1,023.22 and 499.66 is: 749.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.80 : 1,023.22 = 499.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.80/1,023.22 = 499.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.80x = 1,023.22 × 499.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.80x = 511,262.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,262.11/681.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.87

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