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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.28, 1,018.80 and 543.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.28, 1,018.80 and 543.44 is: 813.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.28 : 1,018.80 = 543.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.28/1,018.80 = 543.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.28x = 1,018.80 × 543.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.28x = 553,651.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,651.58/680.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.86

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