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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.26, 1,025.50 and 488.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.26, 1,025.50 and 488.25 is: 732.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.26 : 1,025.50 = 488.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.26/1,025.50 = 488.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.26x = 1,025.50 × 488.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.26x = 500,699.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,699.15/683.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.81

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