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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.74, 1,043.27 and 262.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.74, 1,043.27 and 262.93 is: 394.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.74 : 1,043.27 = 262.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.74/1,043.27 = 262.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.74x = 1,043.27 × 262.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.74x = 274,306.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,306.98/695.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.27

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