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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.42, 1,039.84 and 254.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.42, 1,039.84 and 254.57 is: 381.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.42 : 1,039.84 = 254.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.42/1,039.84 = 254.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.42x = 1,039.84 × 254.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.42x = 264,707.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,707.67/693.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.74

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