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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.88, 1,040.28 and 260.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.88, 1,040.28 and 260.80 is: 391.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.88 : 1,040.28 = 260.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.88/1,040.28 = 260.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.88x = 1,040.28 × 260.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.88x = 271,305.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,305.02/693.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.00

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