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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.08, 1,027.23 and 544.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.08, 1,027.23 and 544.57 is: 818.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.08 : 1,027.23 = 544.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.08/1,027.23 = 544.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.08x = 1,027.23 × 544.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.08x = 559,398.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,398.64/683.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.94

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