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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.76, 1,560.04 and 462.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.76, 1,560.04 and 462.64 is: 694.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.76 : 1,560.04 = 462.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.76/1,560.04 = 462.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.76x = 1,560.04 × 462.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.76x = 721,736.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,736.91/1,039.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.14

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