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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.24, 1,022.32 and 499.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.24, 1,022.32 and 499.36 is: 748.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.24 : 1,022.32 = 499.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.24/1,022.32 = 499.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.24x = 1,022.32 × 499.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.24x = 510,505.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,505.72/682.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.28

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