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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.17, 1,029.05 and 480.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.17, 1,029.05 and 480.77 is: 719.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.17 : 1,029.05 = 480.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.17/1,029.05 = 480.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.17x = 1,029.05 × 480.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.17x = 494,739.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,739.08/687.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.96

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