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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.37, 1,043.06 and 480.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.37, 1,043.06 and 480.32 is: 720.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.37 : 1,043.06 = 480.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.37/1,043.06 = 480.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.37x = 1,043.06 × 480.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.37x = 501,002.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,002.58/695.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.48

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