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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.97, 1,027.87 and 481.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.97, 1,027.87 and 481.94 is: 721.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.97 : 1,027.87 = 481.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.97/1,027.87 = 481.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.97x = 1,027.87 × 481.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.97x = 495,371.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,371.67/686.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.10

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