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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.16, 1,039.87 and 260.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.16, 1,039.87 and 260.31 is: 390.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.16 : 1,039.87 = 260.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.16/1,039.87 = 260.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.16x = 1,039.87 × 260.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.16x = 270,692.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,692.78/693.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.52

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