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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.43, 1,041.99 and 261.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.43, 1,041.99 and 261.59 is: 392.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.43 : 1,041.99 = 261.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.43/1,041.99 = 261.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.43x = 1,041.99 × 261.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.43x = 272,568.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,568.95/694.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.51

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