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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.02, 1,037.91 and 259.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.02, 1,037.91 and 259.07 is: 388.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.02 : 1,037.91 = 259.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.02/1,037.91 = 259.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.02x = 1,037.91 × 259.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.02x = 268,891.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,891.34/692.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.56

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