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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.15, 1,041.12 and 261.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.15, 1,041.12 and 261.25 is: 391.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.15 : 1,041.12 = 261.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.15/1,041.12 = 261.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.15x = 1,041.12 × 261.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.15x = 271,992.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,992.60/694.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.84

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