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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.47, 1,040.63 and 261.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.47, 1,040.63 and 261.39 is: 391.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.47 : 1,040.63 = 261.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.47/1,040.63 = 261.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.47x = 1,040.63 × 261.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.47x = 272,008.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,008.97/694.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.68

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