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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.04, 1,032.84 and 469.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.04, 1,032.84 and 469.26 is: 703.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.04 : 1,032.84 = 469.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.04/1,032.84 = 469.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.04x = 1,032.84 × 469.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.04x = 484,670.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,670.50/689.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.40

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