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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.48, 1,030.68 and 481.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.48, 1,030.68 and 481.20 is: 721.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.48 : 1,030.68 = 481.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.48/1,030.68 = 481.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.48x = 1,030.68 × 481.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.48x = 495,963.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,963.22/687.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.42

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