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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.48, 1,019.54 and 535.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.48, 1,019.54 and 535.17 is: 801.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.48 : 1,019.54 = 535.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.48/1,019.54 = 535.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.48x = 1,019.54 × 535.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.48x = 545,627.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,627.22/680.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.83

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