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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.96, 1,039.52 and 260.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.96, 1,039.52 and 260.32 is: 390.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.96 : 1,039.52 = 260.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.96/1,039.52 = 260.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.96x = 1,039.52 × 260.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.96x = 270,607.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,607.85/692.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.51

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