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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.86, 1,034.34 and 483.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.86, 1,034.34 and 483.28 is: 724.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.86 : 1,034.34 = 483.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.86/1,034.34 = 483.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.86x = 1,034.34 × 483.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.86x = 499,875.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,875.84/689.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.60

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