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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.61, 1,043.82 and 263.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.61, 1,043.82 and 263.07 is: 394.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.61 : 1,043.82 = 263.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.61/1,043.82 = 263.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.61x = 1,043.82 × 263.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.61x = 274,597.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,597.73/695.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.76

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