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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.74, 1,024.26 and 220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.74, 1,024.26 and 220.56 is: 330.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.74 : 1,024.26 = 220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.74/1,024.26 = 220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.74x = 1,024.26 × 220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.74x = 225,910.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,910.79/682.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.89

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