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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.83, 1,040.46 and 261.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.83, 1,040.46 and 261.02 is: 391.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.83 : 1,040.46 = 261.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.83/1,040.46 = 261.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.83x = 1,040.46 × 261.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.83x = 271,575.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,575.67/693.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.42

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