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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.59, 1,039.97 and 260.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.59, 1,039.97 and 260.78 is: 391.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.59 : 1,039.97 = 260.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.59/1,039.97 = 260.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.59x = 1,039.97 × 260.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.59x = 271,198.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,198.83/693.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.01

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