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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.60, 1,024.30 and 545.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.60, 1,024.30 and 545.92 is: 818.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.60 : 1,024.30 = 545.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.60/1,024.30 = 545.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.60x = 1,024.30 × 545.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.60x = 559,185.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,185.86/683.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.00

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