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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.04, 1,043.98 and 183.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.04, 1,043.98 and 183.08 is: 274.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.04 : 1,043.98 = 183.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.04/1,043.98 = 183.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.04x = 1,043.98 × 183.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.04x = 191,131.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,131.86/696.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.60

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