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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.59, 1,042.97 and 262.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.59, 1,042.97 and 262.78 is: 394.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.59 : 1,042.97 = 262.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.59/1,042.97 = 262.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.59x = 1,042.97 × 262.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.59x = 274,066.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,066.44/695.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.01

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