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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.76, 1,039.84 and 260.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.76, 1,039.84 and 260.48 is: 390.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.76 : 1,039.84 = 260.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.76/1,039.84 = 260.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.76x = 1,039.84 × 260.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.76x = 270,857.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,857.52/693.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.42

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