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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.82, 1,038.13 and 259.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.82, 1,038.13 and 259.01 is: 388.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.82 : 1,038.13 = 259.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.82/1,038.13 = 259.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.82x = 1,038.13 × 259.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.82x = 268,880.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,880.86/691.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.66

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