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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.58, 1,024.98 and 543.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.58, 1,024.98 and 543.07 is: 816.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.58 : 1,024.98 = 543.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.58/1,024.98 = 543.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.58x = 1,024.98 × 543.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.58x = 556,635.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,635.89/681.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.68

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