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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.51, 1,044.80 and 263.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.51, 1,044.80 and 263.63 is: 395.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.51 : 1,044.80 = 263.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.51/1,044.80 = 263.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.51x = 1,044.80 × 263.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.51x = 275,434.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,434.08/696.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.45

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