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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.87, 1,047.11 and 264.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.87, 1,047.11 and 264.92 is: 397.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.87 : 1,047.11 = 264.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.87/1,047.11 = 264.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.87x = 1,047.11 × 264.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.87x = 277,399.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,399.06/697.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.50

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