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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.59, 1,042.25 and 261.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.59, 1,042.25 and 261.87 is: 392.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.59 : 1,042.25 = 261.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.59/1,042.25 = 261.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.59x = 1,042.25 × 261.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.59x = 272,932.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,932.70/694.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.94

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