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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.65, 1,045.08 and 263.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.65, 1,045.08 and 263.84 is: 395.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.65 : 1,045.08 = 263.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.65/1,045.08 = 263.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.65x = 1,045.08 × 263.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.65x = 275,733.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,733.91/696.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.80

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