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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.05, 1,432.94 and 689.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.05, 1,432.94 and 689.13 is: 950.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.05 : 1,432.94 = 689.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.05/1,432.94 = 689.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.05x = 1,432.94 × 689.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.05x = 987,481.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,481.94/1,039.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.37

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