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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.51, 1,043.57 and 262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.51, 1,043.57 and 262.56 is: 393.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.51 : 1,043.57 = 262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.51/1,043.57 = 262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.51x = 1,043.57 × 262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.51x = 273,999.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,999.74/695.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.96

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