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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.48, 1,044.69 and 183.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.48, 1,044.69 and 183.48 is: 275.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.48 : 1,044.69 = 183.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.48/1,044.69 = 183.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.48x = 1,044.69 × 183.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.48x = 191,679.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,679.72/696.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.21

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