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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.54, 1,021.58 and 544.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.54, 1,021.58 and 544.06 is: 817.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.54 : 1,021.58 = 544.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.54/1,021.58 = 544.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.54x = 1,021.58 × 544.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.54x = 555,800.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,800.81/679.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.91

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