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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.79, 1,044.81 and 257.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.79, 1,044.81 and 257.93 is: 386.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.79 : 1,044.81 = 257.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.79/1,044.81 = 257.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.79x = 1,044.81 × 257.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.79x = 269,482.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,482.62/696.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.75

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