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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.33, 1,043.04 and 201.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.33, 1,043.04 and 201.72 is: 302.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.33 : 1,043.04 = 201.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.33/1,043.04 = 201.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.33x = 1,043.04 × 201.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.33x = 210,406.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,406.70/695.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.60

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