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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.01, 1,023.52 and 499.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.01, 1,023.52 and 499.87 is: 750.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.01 : 1,023.52 = 499.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.01/1,023.52 = 499.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.01x = 1,023.52 × 499.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.01x = 511,623.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,623.13/682.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.18

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