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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.10, 1,045.69 and 264.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.10, 1,045.69 and 264.25 is: 396.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.10 : 1,045.69 = 264.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.10/1,045.69 = 264.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.10x = 1,045.69 × 264.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.10x = 276,323.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,323.58/697.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.39

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