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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.59, 1,041.47 and 261.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.59, 1,041.47 and 261.78 is: 392.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.59 : 1,041.47 = 261.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.59/1,041.47 = 261.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.59x = 1,041.47 × 261.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.59x = 272,630.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,630.81/694.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.51

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