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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.19, 1,022.67 and 499.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.19, 1,022.67 and 499.34 is: 748.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.19 : 1,022.67 = 499.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.19/1,022.67 = 499.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.19x = 1,022.67 × 499.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.19x = 510,654.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,654.92/682.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.56

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