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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.20, 1,039.76 and 254.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.20, 1,039.76 and 254.45 is: 381.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.20 : 1,039.76 = 254.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.20/1,039.76 = 254.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.20x = 1,039.76 × 254.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.20x = 264,560.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,560.46/693.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.65

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