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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.90, 1,021.35 and 544.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.90, 1,021.35 and 544.81 is: 817.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.90 : 1,021.35 = 544.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.90/1,021.35 = 544.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.90x = 1,021.35 × 544.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.90x = 556,446.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,446.93/680.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.22

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