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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.36, 1,434.72 and 689.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.36, 1,434.72 and 689.92 is: 952.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.36 : 1,434.72 = 689.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.36/1,434.72 = 689.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.36x = 1,434.72 × 689.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.36x = 989,842.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,842.02/1,039.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.36

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