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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.56, 1,040.35 and 260.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.56, 1,040.35 and 260.72 is: 391.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.56 : 1,040.35 = 260.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.56/1,040.35 = 260.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.56x = 1,040.35 × 260.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.56x = 271,238.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,238.77/693.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.08

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