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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.28, 1,559 and 462

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.28, 1,559 and 462 is: 693.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.28 : 1,559 = 462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.28/1,559 = 462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.28x = 1,559 × 462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.28x = 720,258
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,258/1,039.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.04

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