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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.65, 1,041.89 and 261.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.65, 1,041.89 and 261.75 is: 392.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.65 : 1,041.89 = 261.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.65/1,041.89 = 261.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.65x = 1,041.89 × 261.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.65x = 272,713.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,713.40/694.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.59

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