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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.63, 1,044.94 and 183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.63, 1,044.94 and 183.63 is: 275.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.63 : 1,044.94 = 183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.63/1,044.94 = 183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.63x = 1,044.94 × 183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.63x = 191,877.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,877.11/696.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.44

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