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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.58, 1,027.98 and 545.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.58, 1,027.98 and 545.07 is: 819.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.58 : 1,027.98 = 545.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.58/1,027.98 = 545.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.58x = 1,027.98 × 545.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.58x = 560,321.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,321.06/683.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.69

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