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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.79, 1,024.19 and 546.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.79, 1,024.19 and 546.11 is: 819.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.79 : 1,024.19 = 546.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.79/1,024.19 = 546.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.79x = 1,024.19 × 546.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.79x = 559,312.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,312.55/682.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.16

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