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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.72, 1,042.78 and 262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.72, 1,042.78 and 262.44 is: 393.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.72 : 1,042.78 = 262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.72/1,042.78 = 262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.72x = 1,042.78 × 262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.72x = 273,667.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,667.18/695.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.36

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