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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.76, 1,041.26 and 261.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.76, 1,041.26 and 261.40 is: 391.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.76 : 1,041.26 = 261.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.76/1,041.26 = 261.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.76x = 1,041.26 × 261.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.76x = 272,185.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,185.36/694.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.77

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