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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.05, 1,023.59 and 499.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.05, 1,023.59 and 499.92 is: 750.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.05 : 1,023.59 = 499.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.05/1,023.59 = 499.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.05x = 1,023.59 × 499.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.05x = 511,710.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,710.61/682.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.25

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