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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.74, 1,040.60 and 173.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.74, 1,040.60 and 173.74 is: 260.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.74 : 1,040.60 = 173.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.74/1,040.60 = 173.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.74x = 1,040.60 × 173.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.74x = 180,793.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,793.84/693.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.61

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