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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.29, 1,040.38 and 260.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.29, 1,040.38 and 260.44 is: 390.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.29 : 1,040.38 = 260.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.29/1,040.38 = 260.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.29x = 1,040.38 × 260.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.29x = 270,956.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,956.57/693.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.83

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