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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.24, 1,045.83 and 177.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.24, 1,045.83 and 177.26 is: 265.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.24 : 1,045.83 = 177.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.24/1,045.83 = 177.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.24x = 1,045.83 × 177.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.24x = 185,378.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,378.26/697.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.87

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