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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.70, 1,043.19 and 262.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.70, 1,043.19 and 262.62 is: 393.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.70 : 1,043.19 = 262.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.70/1,043.19 = 262.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.70x = 1,043.19 × 262.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.70x = 273,962.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,962.56/695.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.79

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