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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.98, 1,033.53 and 483.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.98, 1,033.53 and 483.78 is: 725.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.98 : 1,033.53 = 483.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.98/1,033.53 = 483.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.98x = 1,033.53 × 483.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.98x = 500,001.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,001.14/688.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.71

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