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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.76, 1,044.87 and 257.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.76, 1,044.87 and 257.94 is: 386.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.76 : 1,044.87 = 257.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.76/1,044.87 = 257.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.76x = 1,044.87 × 257.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.76x = 269,516.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,516.38/696.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.81

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