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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.09, 1,043.52 and 263.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.09, 1,043.52 and 263.55 is: 395.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.09 : 1,043.52 = 263.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.09/1,043.52 = 263.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.09x = 1,043.52 × 263.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.09x = 275,019.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,019.70/696.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.09

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