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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.65, 1,439.10 and 688.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.65, 1,439.10 and 688.64 is: 950.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.65 : 1,439.10 = 688.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.65/1,439.10 = 688.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.65x = 1,439.10 × 688.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.65x = 991,014.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,014.63/1,042.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.48

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