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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.40, 1,022.66 and 547.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.40, 1,022.66 and 547.32 is: 819.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.40 : 1,022.66 = 547.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.40/1,022.66 = 547.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.40x = 1,022.66 × 547.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.40x = 559,722.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,722.27/683.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.03

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