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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.83, 1,039.26 and 259.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.83, 1,039.26 and 259.99 is: 389.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.83 : 1,039.26 = 259.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.83/1,039.26 = 259.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.83x = 1,039.26 × 259.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.83x = 270,197.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,197.21/692.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.99

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