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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.95, 1,040.31 and 261.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.95, 1,040.31 and 261.41 is: 391.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.95 : 1,040.31 = 261.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.95/1,040.31 = 261.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.95x = 1,040.31 × 261.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.95x = 271,942.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,942.24/693.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.88

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