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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.29, 1,038.12 and 483.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.29, 1,038.12 and 483.87 is: 726.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.29 : 1,038.12 = 483.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.29/1,038.12 = 483.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.29x = 1,038.12 × 483.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.29x = 502,315.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,315.12/691.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.63

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