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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.59, 1,044.27 and 264.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.59, 1,044.27 and 264.05 is: 395.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.59 : 1,044.27 = 264.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.59/1,044.27 = 264.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.59x = 1,044.27 × 264.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.59x = 275,739.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,739.49/696.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.84

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