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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.94, 1,045.44 and 264.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.94, 1,045.44 and 264.13 is: 396.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.94 : 1,045.44 = 264.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.94/1,045.44 = 264.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.94x = 1,045.44 × 264.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.94x = 276,129.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,129.45/696.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.20

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