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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.92, 1,017.21 and 544.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.92, 1,017.21 and 544.22 is: 813.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.92 : 1,017.21 = 544.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.92/1,017.21 = 544.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.92x = 1,017.21 × 544.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.92x = 553,586.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,586.03/680.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.00

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