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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.92, 1,031.06 and 481.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.92, 1,031.06 and 481.37 is: 721.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.92 : 1,031.06 = 481.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.92/1,031.06 = 481.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.92x = 1,031.06 × 481.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.92x = 496,317.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,317.40/687.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.48

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