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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.50, 1,031.90 and 481.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.50, 1,031.90 and 481.95 is: 722.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.50 : 1,031.90 = 481.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.50/1,031.90 = 481.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.50x = 1,031.90 × 481.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.50x = 497,321.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,321.80/688.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.33

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