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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.14, 1,042.72 and 262.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.14, 1,042.72 and 262.18 is: 393.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.14 : 1,042.72 = 262.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.14/1,042.72 = 262.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.14x = 1,042.72 × 262.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.14x = 273,380.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,380.33/695.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.27

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