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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.70, 1,045.61 and 263.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.70, 1,045.61 and 263.86 is: 396.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.70 : 1,045.61 = 263.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.70/1,045.61 = 263.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.70x = 1,045.61 × 263.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.70x = 275,891.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,891.71/696.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.00

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