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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.55, 1,040.33 and 260.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.55, 1,040.33 and 260.40 is: 390.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.55 : 1,040.33 = 260.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.55/1,040.33 = 260.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.55x = 1,040.33 × 260.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.55x = 270,901.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,901.93/693.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.60

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