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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.21, 1,022.76 and 219.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.21, 1,022.76 and 219.86 is: 329.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.21 : 1,022.76 = 219.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.21/1,022.76 = 219.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.21x = 1,022.76 × 219.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.21x = 224,866.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,866.57/682.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.62

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