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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.45, 1,039.97 and 260.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.45, 1,039.97 and 260.51 is: 390.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.45 : 1,039.97 = 260.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.45/1,039.97 = 260.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.45x = 1,039.97 × 260.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.45x = 270,918.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,918.04/693.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.68

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