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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.87, 1,044.96 and 264.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.87, 1,044.96 and 264.06 is: 395.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.87 : 1,044.96 = 264.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.87/1,044.96 = 264.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.87x = 1,044.96 × 264.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.87x = 275,932.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,932.14/696.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.96

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