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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.43, 1,029.43 and 481.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.43, 1,029.43 and 481.03 is: 720.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.43 : 1,029.43 = 481.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.43/1,029.43 = 481.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.43x = 1,029.43 × 481.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.43x = 495,191.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,191.88/687.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.35

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