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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.78, 1,028.97 and 470.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.78, 1,028.97 and 470.70 is: 704.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.78 : 1,028.97 = 470.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.78/1,028.97 = 470.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.78x = 1,028.97 × 470.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.78x = 484,336.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,336.18/687.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.20

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