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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.19, 1,041.56 and 261.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.19, 1,041.56 and 261.38 is: 392.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.19 : 1,041.56 = 261.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.19/1,041.56 = 261.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.19x = 1,041.56 × 261.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.19x = 272,236.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,236.44/694.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.17

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