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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.01, 1,041.72 and 261.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.01, 1,041.72 and 261.73 is: 392.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.01 : 1,041.72 = 261.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.01/1,041.72 = 261.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.01x = 1,041.72 × 261.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.01x = 272,648.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,648.07/695.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.29

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