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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.53, 1,046.75 and 264.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.53, 1,046.75 and 264.69 is: 397.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.53 : 1,046.75 = 264.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.53/1,046.75 = 264.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.53x = 1,046.75 × 264.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.53x = 277,064.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,064.26/697.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.21

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