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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695, 1,042.20 and 262.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695, 1,042.20 and 262.10 is: 393.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695 : 1,042.20 = 262.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695/1,042.20 = 262.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695x = 1,042.20 × 262.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695x = 273,160.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,160.62/695
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.04

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