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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.68, 1,432.44 and 689.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.68, 1,432.44 and 689.76 is: 950.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.68 : 1,432.44 = 689.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.68/1,432.44 = 689.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.68x = 1,432.44 × 689.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.68x = 988,039.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,039.81/1,039.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.33

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