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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.76, 1,041.84 and 261.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.76, 1,041.84 and 261.76 is: 392.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.76 : 1,041.84 = 261.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.76/1,041.84 = 261.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.76x = 1,041.84 × 261.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.76x = 272,712.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,712.04/694.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.53

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