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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.32, 1,558.98 and 462.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.32, 1,558.98 and 462.04 is: 693.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.32 : 1,558.98 = 462.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.32/1,558.98 = 462.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.32x = 1,558.98 × 462.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.32x = 720,311.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,311.12/1,039.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.06

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