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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.67, 1,042.26 and 261.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.67, 1,042.26 and 261.86 is: 392.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.67 : 1,042.26 = 261.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.67/1,042.26 = 261.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.67x = 1,042.26 × 261.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.67x = 272,920.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,920.99/694.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.88

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