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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.46, 1,041.68 and 261.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.46, 1,041.68 and 261.71 is: 392.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.46 : 1,041.68 = 261.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.46/1,041.68 = 261.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.46x = 1,041.68 × 261.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.46x = 272,618.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,618.07/694.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.56

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