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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.92, 1,047.12 and 265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.92, 1,047.12 and 265.14 is: 397.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.92 : 1,047.12 = 265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.92/1,047.12 = 265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.92x = 1,047.12 × 265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.92x = 277,633.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,633.40/697.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.80

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