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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.58, 1,042.76 and 263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.58, 1,042.76 and 263.04 is: 394.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.58 : 1,042.76 = 263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.58/1,042.76 = 263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.58x = 1,042.76 × 263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.58x = 274,287.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,287.59/695.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.33

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