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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.67, 1,031.99 and 469.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.67, 1,031.99 and 469.02 is: 702.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.67 : 1,031.99 = 469.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.67/1,031.99 = 469.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.67x = 1,031.99 × 469.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.67x = 484,021.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,021.60/688.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.84

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