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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.71, 1,044.66 and 263.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.71, 1,044.66 and 263.90 is: 395.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.71 : 1,044.66 = 263.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.71/1,044.66 = 263.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.71x = 1,044.66 × 263.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.71x = 275,685.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,685.77/696.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.70

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