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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.59, 1,042.77 and 263.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.59, 1,042.77 and 263.05 is: 394.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.59 : 1,042.77 = 263.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.59/1,042.77 = 263.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.59x = 1,042.77 × 263.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.59x = 274,300.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,300.65/695.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.34

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