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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.67, 1,043.66 and 262.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.67, 1,043.66 and 262.83 is: 394.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.67 : 1,043.66 = 262.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.67/1,043.66 = 262.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.67x = 1,043.66 × 262.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.67x = 274,303.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,303.12/695.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.30

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