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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.54, 1,045.93 and 258.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.54, 1,045.93 and 258.68 is: 387.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.54 : 1,045.93 = 258.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.54/1,045.93 = 258.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.54x = 1,045.93 × 258.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.54x = 270,561.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,561.17/697.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.88

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