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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.78, 1,024.26 and 220.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.78, 1,024.26 and 220.40 is: 330.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.78 : 1,024.26 = 220.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.78/1,024.26 = 220.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.78x = 1,024.26 × 220.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.78x = 225,746.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,746.90/682.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.63

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