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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.91, 1,024.38 and 220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.91, 1,024.38 and 220.74 is: 331.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.91 : 1,024.38 = 220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.91/1,024.38 = 220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.91x = 1,024.38 × 220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.91x = 226,117.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,117.80/682.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.11

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