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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.60, 1,026.48 and 539.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.60, 1,026.48 and 539.96 is: 810.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.60 : 1,026.48 = 539.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.60/1,026.48 = 539.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.60x = 1,026.48 × 539.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.60x = 554,258.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,258.14/683.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.79

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