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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.72, 1,560.36 and 463.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.72, 1,560.36 and 463.28 is: 694.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.72 : 1,560.36 = 463.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.72/1,560.36 = 463.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.72x = 1,560.36 × 463.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.72x = 722,883.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,883.58/1,040.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.60

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