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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.63, 1,039.82 and 254.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.63, 1,039.82 and 254.78 is: 381.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.63 : 1,039.82 = 254.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.63/1,039.82 = 254.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.63x = 1,039.82 × 254.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.63x = 264,920.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,920.14/693.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.94

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