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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.92, 1,016.77 and 540.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.92, 1,016.77 and 540.52 is: 807.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.92 : 1,016.77 = 540.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.92/1,016.77 = 540.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.92x = 1,016.77 × 540.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.92x = 549,581.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,581.82/680.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.12

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