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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695, 1,042.66 and 239

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695, 1,042.66 and 239 is: 358.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695 : 1,042.66 = 239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695/1,042.66 = 239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695x = 1,042.66 × 239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695x = 249,195.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,195.74/695
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.56

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