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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.78, 1,021.04 and 544.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.78, 1,021.04 and 544.94 is: 816.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.78 : 1,021.04 = 544.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.78/1,021.04 = 544.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.78x = 1,021.04 × 544.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.78x = 556,405.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,405.54/681.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.11

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