Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.04, 1,042 and 261.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 695.04, 1,042 and 261.96 is: 392.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
695.04 : 1,042 = 261.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
695.04/1,042 = 261.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
695.04x = 1,042 × 261.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
695.04x = 272,962.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 272,962.32/695.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 392.73
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