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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.09, 1,045.02 and 264.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.09, 1,045.02 and 264.55 is: 396.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.09 : 1,045.02 = 264.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.09/1,045.02 = 264.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.09x = 1,045.02 × 264.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.09x = 276,460.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,460.04/697.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.59

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