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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.99, 1,045.38 and 258.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.99, 1,045.38 and 258.45 is: 387.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.99 : 1,045.38 = 258.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.99/1,045.38 = 258.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.99x = 1,045.38 × 258.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.99x = 270,176.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,176.63/696.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.63

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