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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.70, 1,039.28 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.70, 1,039.28 and 254.04 is: 381.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.70 : 1,039.28 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.70/1,039.28 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.70x = 1,039.28 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.70x = 264,014.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,014.95/692.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.14

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