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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.92, 1,014.98 and 265.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.92, 1,014.98 and 265.59 is: 398.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.92 : 1,014.98 = 265.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.92/1,014.98 = 265.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.92x = 1,014.98 × 265.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.92x = 269,569.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,569.20/676.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.23

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