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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.87, 1,044.89 and 480.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.87, 1,044.89 and 480.21 is: 720.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.87 : 1,044.89 = 480.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.87/1,044.89 = 480.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.87x = 1,044.89 × 480.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.87x = 501,764.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,764.23/696.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.03

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