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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.84, 1,038.84 and 260.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.84, 1,038.84 and 260.03 is: 389.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.84 : 1,038.84 = 260.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.84/1,038.84 = 260.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.84x = 1,038.84 × 260.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.84x = 270,124.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,124.37/692.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.88

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