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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.85, 1,043.76 and 175.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.85, 1,043.76 and 175.83 is: 263.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.85 : 1,043.76 = 175.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.85/1,043.76 = 175.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.85x = 1,043.76 × 175.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.85x = 183,524.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,524.32/695.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.74

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