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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.56, 1,024.40 and 547.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.56, 1,024.40 and 547.04 is: 819.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.56 : 1,024.40 = 547.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.56/1,024.40 = 547.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.56x = 1,024.40 × 547.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.56x = 560,387.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,387.78/683.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.81

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