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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.36, 1,559.28 and 462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.36, 1,559.28 and 462.24 is: 693.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.36 : 1,559.28 = 462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.36/1,559.28 = 462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.36x = 1,559.28 × 462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.36x = 720,761.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,761.59/1,039.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.47

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