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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.48, 1,024.11 and 545.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.48, 1,024.11 and 545.94 is: 820.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.48 : 1,024.11 = 545.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.48/1,024.11 = 545.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.48x = 1,024.11 × 545.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.48x = 559,102.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,102.61/681.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.42

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