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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.07, 1,039.83 and 260.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.07, 1,039.83 and 260.14 is: 390.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.07 : 1,039.83 = 260.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.07/1,039.83 = 260.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.07x = 1,039.83 × 260.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.07x = 270,501.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,501.38/693.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.29

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