Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.81, 1,040.94 and 261
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 693.81, 1,040.94 and 261 is: 391.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
693.81 : 1,040.94 = 261 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
693.81/1,040.94 = 261/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
693.81x = 1,040.94 × 261 - Step 4: Simplify right side
693.81x = 271,685.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 271,685.34/693.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391.58
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