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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.10, 1,038.12 and 259.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.10, 1,038.12 and 259.56 is: 389.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.10 : 1,038.12 = 259.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.10/1,038.12 = 259.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.10x = 1,038.12 × 259.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.10x = 269,454.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,454.43/692.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.33

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