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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.13, 1,045.56 and 258.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.13, 1,045.56 and 258.32 is: 387.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.13 : 1,045.56 = 258.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.13/1,045.56 = 258.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.13x = 1,045.56 × 258.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.13x = 270,083.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,083.83/697.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.43

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