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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.84, 1,043.92 and 263.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.84, 1,043.92 and 263.68 is: 395.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.84 : 1,043.92 = 263.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.84/1,043.92 = 263.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.84x = 1,043.92 × 263.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.84x = 275,260.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,260.83/695.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.58

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