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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.98, 1,024.61 and 220.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.98, 1,024.61 and 220.64 is: 331.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.98 : 1,024.61 = 220.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.98/1,024.61 = 220.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.98x = 1,024.61 × 220.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.98x = 226,065.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,065.32/682.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.00

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