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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.73, 1,043.64 and 262.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.73, 1,043.64 and 262.89 is: 394.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.73 : 1,043.64 = 262.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.73/1,043.64 = 262.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.73x = 1,043.64 × 262.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.73x = 274,362.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,362.52/695.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.35

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