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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.68, 1,039.46 and 259.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.68, 1,039.46 and 259.88 is: 389.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.68 : 1,039.46 = 259.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.68/1,039.46 = 259.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.68x = 1,039.46 × 259.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.68x = 270,134.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,134.86/692.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.99

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