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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.57, 1,040.55 and 260.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.57, 1,040.55 and 260.64 is: 391.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.57 : 1,040.55 = 260.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.57/1,040.55 = 260.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.57x = 1,040.55 × 260.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.57x = 271,208.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,208.95/693.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.03

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