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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.44, 1,043.60 and 262.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.44, 1,043.60 and 262.64 is: 394.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.44 : 1,043.60 = 262.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.44/1,043.60 = 262.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.44x = 1,043.60 × 262.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.44x = 274,091.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,091.10/695.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.13

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