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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.98, 1,030.86 and 483.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.98, 1,030.86 and 483.95 is: 724.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.98 : 1,030.86 = 483.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.98/1,030.86 = 483.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.98x = 1,030.86 × 483.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.98x = 498,879.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,879.54/688.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.08

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