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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.59, 1,041.27 and 262.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.59, 1,041.27 and 262.05 is: 392.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.59 : 1,041.27 = 262.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.59/1,041.27 = 262.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.59x = 1,041.27 × 262.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.59x = 272,864.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,864.80/694.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.84

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