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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.99, 1,044.26 and 263.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.99, 1,044.26 and 263.45 is: 395.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.99 : 1,044.26 = 263.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.99/1,044.26 = 263.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.99x = 1,044.26 × 263.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.99x = 275,112.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,112.58/695.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.28

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