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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.53, 1,041.66 and 261.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.53, 1,041.66 and 261.60 is: 392.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.53 : 1,041.66 = 261.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.53/1,041.66 = 261.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.53x = 1,041.66 × 261.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.53x = 272,498.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,498.26/694.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.35

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