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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.78, 1,021.21 and 545.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.78, 1,021.21 and 545.46 is: 818.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.78 : 1,021.21 = 545.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.78/1,021.21 = 545.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.78x = 1,021.21 × 545.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.78x = 557,026.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,026.89/680.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.22

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