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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.07, 1,042.47 and 262.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.07, 1,042.47 and 262.17 is: 393.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.07 : 1,042.47 = 262.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.07/1,042.47 = 262.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.07x = 1,042.47 × 262.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.07x = 273,304.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,304.36/695.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.20

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