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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.88, 1,042.31 and 479.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.88, 1,042.31 and 479.82 is: 719.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.88 : 1,042.31 = 479.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.88/1,042.31 = 479.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.88x = 1,042.31 × 479.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.88x = 500,121.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,121.18/694.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.73

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