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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.32, 1,021.80 and 500.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.32, 1,021.80 and 500.08 is: 748.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.32 : 1,021.80 = 500.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.32/1,021.80 = 500.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.32x = 1,021.80 × 500.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.32x = 510,981.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,981.74/682.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.89

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