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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.68, 1,043.58 and 262.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.68, 1,043.58 and 262.84 is: 394.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.68 : 1,043.58 = 262.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.68/1,043.58 = 262.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.68x = 1,043.58 × 262.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.68x = 274,294.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,294.57/695.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.28

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