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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.78, 1,019.54 and 543.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.78, 1,019.54 and 543.94 is: 814.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.78 : 1,019.54 = 543.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.78/1,019.54 = 543.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.78x = 1,019.54 × 543.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.78x = 554,568.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,568.59/680.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.61

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