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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.56, 1,022.46 and 545.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.56, 1,022.46 and 545.56 is: 816.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.56 : 1,022.46 = 545.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.56/1,022.46 = 545.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.56x = 1,022.46 × 545.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.56x = 557,813.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,813.28/683.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.04

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