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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.65, 1,040.52 and 260.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.65, 1,040.52 and 260.78 is: 391.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.65 : 1,040.52 = 260.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.65/1,040.52 = 260.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.65x = 1,040.52 × 260.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.65x = 271,346.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,346.81/693.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.19

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