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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.15, 1,039.77 and 260.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.15, 1,039.77 and 260.28 is: 390.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.15 : 1,039.77 = 260.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.15/1,039.77 = 260.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.15x = 1,039.77 × 260.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.15x = 270,631.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,631.34/693.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.44

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