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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.56, 1,022.04 and 544.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.56, 1,022.04 and 544.68 is: 815.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.56 : 1,022.04 = 544.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.56/1,022.04 = 544.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.56x = 1,022.04 × 544.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.56x = 556,684.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,684.75/682.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.58

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