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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.57, 1,043.39 and 262.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.57, 1,043.39 and 262.76 is: 394.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.57 : 1,043.39 = 262.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.57/1,043.39 = 262.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.57x = 1,043.39 × 262.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.57x = 274,159.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,159.84/695.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.15

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