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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.38, 1,039.72 and 260.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.38, 1,039.72 and 260.24 is: 390.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.38 : 1,039.72 = 260.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.38/1,039.72 = 260.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.38x = 1,039.72 × 260.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.38x = 270,576.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,576.73/693.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.23

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