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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.55, 1,025.00 and 534.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.55, 1,025.00 and 534.81 is: 800.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.55 : 1,025.00 = 534.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.55/1,025.00 = 534.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.55x = 1,025.00 × 534.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.55x = 548,186.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,186.43/684.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.80

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