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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.74, 1,024.08 and 220.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.74, 1,024.08 and 220.55 is: 330.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.74 : 1,024.08 = 220.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.74/1,024.08 = 220.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.74x = 1,024.08 × 220.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.74x = 225,860.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,860.84/682.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.82

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