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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.62, 1,042.02 and 261.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.62, 1,042.02 and 261.90 is: 392.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.62 : 1,042.02 = 261.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.62/1,042.02 = 261.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.62x = 1,042.02 × 261.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.62x = 272,905.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,905.04/694.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.88

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