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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.90, 1,040.76 and 261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.90, 1,040.76 and 261 is: 391.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.90 : 1,040.76 = 261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.90/1,040.76 = 261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.90x = 1,040.76 × 261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.90x = 271,638.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,638.36/693.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.47

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