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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.49, 1,039.14 and 259.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.49, 1,039.14 and 259.65 is: 389.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.49 : 1,039.14 = 259.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.49/1,039.14 = 259.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.49x = 1,039.14 × 259.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.49x = 269,812.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,812.70/692.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.63

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