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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.84, 1,026.79 and 546.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.84, 1,026.79 and 546.48 is: 820.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.84 : 1,026.79 = 546.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.84/1,026.79 = 546.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.84x = 1,026.79 × 546.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.84x = 561,120.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,120.20/683.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.54

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