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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.51, 1,042.07 and 261.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.51, 1,042.07 and 261.56 is: 392.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.51 : 1,042.07 = 261.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.51/1,042.07 = 261.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.51x = 1,042.07 × 261.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.51x = 272,565.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,565.13/694.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.46

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