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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.62, 1,044.74 and 263.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.62, 1,044.74 and 263.54 is: 395.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.62 : 1,044.74 = 263.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.62/1,044.74 = 263.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.62x = 1,044.74 × 263.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.62x = 275,326.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,326.21/696.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.23

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