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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.55, 1,043.34 and 279.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.55, 1,043.34 and 279.06 is: 418.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.55 : 1,043.34 = 279.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.55/1,043.34 = 279.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.55x = 1,043.34 × 279.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.55x = 291,153.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,153.76/695.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.60

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