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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.31, 1,038.59 and 259.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.31, 1,038.59 and 259.47 is: 389.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.31 : 1,038.59 = 259.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.31/1,038.59 = 259.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.31x = 1,038.59 × 259.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.31x = 269,481.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,481.65/692.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.25

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