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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.92, 1,043.79 and 182.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.92, 1,043.79 and 182.92 is: 274.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.92 : 1,043.79 = 182.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.92/1,043.79 = 182.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.92x = 1,043.79 × 182.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.92x = 190,930.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,930.07/695.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.36

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