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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.03, 1,040.91 and 261.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.03, 1,040.91 and 261.04 is: 391.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.03 : 1,040.91 = 261.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.03/1,040.91 = 261.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.03x = 1,040.91 × 261.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.03x = 271,719.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,719.15/694.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.51

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