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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.31, 1,040.19 and 260.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.31, 1,040.19 and 260.50 is: 390.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.31 : 1,040.19 = 260.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.31/1,040.19 = 260.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.31x = 1,040.19 × 260.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.31x = 270,969.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,969.50/693.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.83

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