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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.30, 1,038.88 and 259.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.30, 1,038.88 and 259.76 is: 389.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.30 : 1,038.88 = 259.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.30/1,038.88 = 259.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.30x = 1,038.88 × 259.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.30x = 269,859.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,859.47/692.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.80

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