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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.88, 1,039.41 and 254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.88, 1,039.41 and 254.22 is: 381.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.88 : 1,039.41 = 254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.88/1,039.41 = 254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.88x = 1,039.41 × 254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.88x = 264,238.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,238.81/692.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.36

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