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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.35, 1,043.90 and 263.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.35, 1,043.90 and 263.39 is: 394.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.35 : 1,043.90 = 263.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.35/1,043.90 = 263.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.35x = 1,043.90 × 263.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.35x = 274,951.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,951.50/696.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.85

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