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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.60, 1,439.03 and 688.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.60, 1,439.03 and 688.58 is: 950.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.60 : 1,439.03 = 688.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.60/1,439.03 = 688.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.60x = 1,439.03 × 688.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.60x = 990,887.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,887.28/1,042.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.40

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