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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.92, 1,022.10 and 490.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.92, 1,022.10 and 490.20 is: 733.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.92 : 1,022.10 = 490.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.92/1,022.10 = 490.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.92x = 1,022.10 × 490.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.92x = 501,033.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,033.42/682.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.66

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