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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.94, 1,045.14 and 264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.94, 1,045.14 and 264.40 is: 396.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.94 : 1,045.14 = 264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.94/1,045.14 = 264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.94x = 1,045.14 × 264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.94x = 276,335.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,335.02/696.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.50

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