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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.24, 1,021.84 and 545.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.24, 1,021.84 and 545.92 is: 818.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.24 : 1,021.84 = 545.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.24/1,021.84 = 545.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.24x = 1,021.84 × 545.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.24x = 557,842.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,842.89/681.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.86

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