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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.93, 1,044.17 and 263.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.93, 1,044.17 and 263.39 is: 395.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.93 : 1,044.17 = 263.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.93/1,044.17 = 263.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.93x = 1,044.17 × 263.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.93x = 275,023.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,023.94/695.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.19

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