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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.54, 1,043.45 and 262.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.54, 1,043.45 and 262.70 is: 394.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.54 : 1,043.45 = 262.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.54/1,043.45 = 262.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.54x = 1,043.45 × 262.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.54x = 274,114.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,114.32/695.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.10

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