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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.51, 1,032.04 and 469.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.51, 1,032.04 and 469.60 is: 702.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.51 : 1,032.04 = 469.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.51/1,032.04 = 469.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.51x = 1,032.04 × 469.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.51x = 484,643.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,643.99/689.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.88

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