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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.22, 1,022.34 and 499.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.22, 1,022.34 and 499.34 is: 748.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.22 : 1,022.34 = 499.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.22/1,022.34 = 499.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.22x = 1,022.34 × 499.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.22x = 510,495.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,495.26/682.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.29

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