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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.80, 1,046.84 and 265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.80, 1,046.84 and 265 is: 397.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.80 : 1,046.84 = 265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.80/1,046.84 = 265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.80x = 1,046.84 × 265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.80x = 277,412.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,412.60/697.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.55

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