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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.11, 1,040.24 and 254.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.11, 1,040.24 and 254.95 is: 382.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.11 : 1,040.24 = 254.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.11/1,040.24 = 254.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.11x = 1,040.24 × 254.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.11x = 265,209.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,209.19/694.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.09

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