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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.56, 1,043.20 and 201.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.56, 1,043.20 and 201.91 is: 302.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.56 : 1,043.20 = 201.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.56/1,043.20 = 201.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.56x = 1,043.20 × 201.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.56x = 210,626.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,626.29/695.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.82

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