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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.47, 1,028.62 and 482.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.47, 1,028.62 and 482.44 is: 721.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.47 : 1,028.62 = 482.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.47/1,028.62 = 482.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.47x = 1,028.62 × 482.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.47x = 496,243.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,243.66/687.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.84

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