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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.65, 1,035.04 and 482.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.65, 1,035.04 and 482.40 is: 721.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.65 : 1,035.04 = 482.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.65/1,035.04 = 482.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.65x = 1,035.04 × 482.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.65x = 499,303.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,303.30/691.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.90

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