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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.94, 1,047.18 and 265.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.94, 1,047.18 and 265.22 is: 397.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.94 : 1,047.18 = 265.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.94/1,047.18 = 265.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.94x = 1,047.18 × 265.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.94x = 277,733.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,733.08/697.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.93

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