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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.89, 1,043.17 and 257.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.89, 1,043.17 and 257.04 is: 385.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.89 : 1,043.17 = 257.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.89/1,043.17 = 257.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.89x = 1,043.17 × 257.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.89x = 268,136.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,136.42/695.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.31

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