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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.54, 1,044.96 and 263.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.54, 1,044.96 and 263.70 is: 395.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.54 : 1,044.96 = 263.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.54/1,044.96 = 263.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.54x = 1,044.96 × 263.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.54x = 275,555.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,555.95/696.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.61

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