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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.61, 1,031.73 and 470.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.61, 1,031.73 and 470.80 is: 706.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.61 : 1,031.73 = 470.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.61/1,031.73 = 470.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.61x = 1,031.73 × 470.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.61x = 485,738.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,738.48/687.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.42

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