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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.62, 1,043.52 and 262.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.62, 1,043.52 and 262.90 is: 394.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.62 : 1,043.52 = 262.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.62/1,043.52 = 262.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.62x = 1,043.52 × 262.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.62x = 274,341.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,341.41/695.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.38

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