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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.78, 1,022.71 and 546.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.78, 1,022.71 and 546.46 is: 819.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.78 : 1,022.71 = 546.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.78/1,022.71 = 546.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.78x = 1,022.71 × 546.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.78x = 558,870.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,870.11/681.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.72

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