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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.18, 1,040.02 and 260.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.18, 1,040.02 and 260.40 is: 390.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.18 : 1,040.02 = 260.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.18/1,040.02 = 260.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.18x = 1,040.02 × 260.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.18x = 270,821.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,821.21/693.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.69

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