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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.58, 1,041.96 and 261.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.58, 1,041.96 and 261.63 is: 392.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.58 : 1,041.96 = 261.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.58/1,041.96 = 261.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.58x = 1,041.96 × 261.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.58x = 272,608.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,608.98/694.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.48

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