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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.15, 1,031.69 and 482.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.15, 1,031.69 and 482.10 is: 722.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.15 : 1,031.69 = 482.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.15/1,031.69 = 482.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.15x = 1,031.69 × 482.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.15x = 497,378.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,378.18/688.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.78

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