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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.24, 1,032.24 and 472.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.24, 1,032.24 and 472.52 is: 707.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.24 : 1,032.24 = 472.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.24/1,032.24 = 472.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.24x = 1,032.24 × 472.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.24x = 487,754.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,754.04/689.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.67

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