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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.64, 1,041.96 and 261.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.64, 1,041.96 and 261.70 is: 392.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.64 : 1,041.96 = 261.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.64/1,041.96 = 261.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.64x = 1,041.96 × 261.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.64x = 272,680.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,680.93/694.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.55

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