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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.86, 1,042.08 and 261.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.86, 1,042.08 and 261.91 is: 392.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.86 : 1,042.08 = 261.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.86/1,042.08 = 261.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.86x = 1,042.08 × 261.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.86x = 272,931.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,931.17/694.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.79

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