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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.35, 1,438.93 and 689.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.35, 1,438.93 and 689.29 is: 950.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.35 : 1,438.93 = 689.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.35/1,438.93 = 689.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.35x = 1,438.93 × 689.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.35x = 991,842.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,842.65/1,043.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.63

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