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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.18, 1,034.58 and 472.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.18, 1,034.58 and 472.17 is: 710.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.18 : 1,034.58 = 472.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.18/1,034.58 = 472.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.18x = 1,034.58 × 472.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.18x = 488,497.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,497.64/687.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.87

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