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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.21, 1,043.22 and 262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.21, 1,043.22 and 262.40 is: 393.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.21 : 1,043.22 = 262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.21/1,043.22 = 262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.21x = 1,043.22 × 262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.21x = 273,740.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,740.93/695.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.75

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