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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.46, 1,040.28 and 260.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.46, 1,040.28 and 260.56 is: 390.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.46 : 1,040.28 = 260.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.46/1,040.28 = 260.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.46x = 1,040.28 × 260.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.46x = 271,055.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,055.36/693.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.87

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