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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.40, 1,042.83 and 262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.40, 1,042.83 and 262.32 is: 393.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.40 : 1,042.83 = 262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.40/1,042.83 = 262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.40x = 1,042.83 × 262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.40x = 273,555.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,555.17/695.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.38

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