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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.94, 1,022.18 and 500.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.94, 1,022.18 and 500.29 is: 748.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.94 : 1,022.18 = 500.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.94/1,022.18 = 500.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.94x = 1,022.18 × 500.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.94x = 511,386.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,386.43/682.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.80

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