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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.23, 1,039.89 and 260.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.23, 1,039.89 and 260.39 is: 390.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.23 : 1,039.89 = 260.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.23/1,039.89 = 260.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.23x = 1,039.89 × 260.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.23x = 270,775.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,775.66/693.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.60

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