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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.55, 1,043.76 and 262.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.55, 1,043.76 and 262.71 is: 394.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.55 : 1,043.76 = 262.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.55/1,043.76 = 262.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.55x = 1,043.76 × 262.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.55x = 274,206.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,206.19/695.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.23

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