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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.84, 1,044.65 and 264.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.84, 1,044.65 and 264.30 is: 396.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.84 : 1,044.65 = 264.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.84/1,044.65 = 264.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.84x = 1,044.65 × 264.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.84x = 276,099.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,099.67/696.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.22

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