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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.01, 1,020.85 and 543.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.01, 1,020.85 and 543.50 is: 813.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.01 : 1,020.85 = 543.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.01/1,020.85 = 543.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.01x = 1,020.85 × 543.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.01x = 554,831.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,831.98/682.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.52

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