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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.58, 1,044.26 and 264.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.58, 1,044.26 and 264.04 is: 395.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.58 : 1,044.26 = 264.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.58/1,044.26 = 264.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.58x = 1,044.26 × 264.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.58x = 275,726.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,726.41/696.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.83

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