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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.64, 1,046.10 and 258.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.64, 1,046.10 and 258.56 is: 387.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.64 : 1,046.10 = 258.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.64/1,046.10 = 258.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.64x = 1,046.10 × 258.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.64x = 270,479.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,479.62/697.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.71

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