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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.32, 1,024.87 and 547.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.32, 1,024.87 and 547.98 is: 821.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.32 : 1,024.87 = 547.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.32/1,024.87 = 547.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.32x = 1,024.87 × 547.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.32x = 561,609.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,609.63/683.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.89

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